Smiling Blue Skies RVT - Anesthesia

Ontario University Athletics; Guelph; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Guelph is seeking a Temporary full-time Veterinary Technician to support anesthesia and radiology services within the Health Sciences Centre. You will assist with patient care, anesthesia, and diagnostic procedures while collaborating with veterinarians, students, and staff.

The role requires a two-year college diploma and active OAVT registration with VTNE+ethics exam; prior RVT experience is valued. Flexibility for varied shifts and commitment to client service are essential.

Qualifications

• Two-year College Diploma is required.
• Successful completion of an accredited Veterinary Technician program recognized by OAVT.
• Full member in good standing with OAVT.
• Completion of VTNE and OAVT ethics exam; OAVT registration required.
• 1–2 years RVT experience preferred; anesthesia experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build client caseload through outstanding client service.
• Coordinate patient care and communicate with service areas about patient status and procedures.
• Maintain accurate medical records with client confidentiality.
• Administer prescribed drugs, collect samples, perform diagnostic tests, and assist with anesthesia.
• Review medical records, prepare anesthesia protocol, induce and maintain anesthesia, recover patient.
• Provide guidance to veterinary students, graduates, clinicians, and staff.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Mentoring students

Team collaboration

Shift flexibility

Education

Two-year college diploma

Accredited Veterinary Technician program (OAVT)

OAVT membership in good standing

VTNE + ethics exam (OAVT registration)

1–2 years RVT experience

Tools

Ezyvet

Smartflow

Asteris software

Job description

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Primary Category Page: Staff and Management

Division: Health Sciences Centre

Requisition ID: 2812

Department:Hospital Operations
This position is classified under the Grant and Trust Administrative & Technical Group

Temporary full-time from 09/01/2026 to 08/31/2027

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Patient Care and Service Delivery and under the direction of a clinician, the Smiling Blue Skies RVT participates as a member of the healthcare team of the Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre.

This position will be primarily assigned to the Anesthesia/Radiation Therapy services but may be required to support other units in times of operational need. The OVC HSC has a varied patient base, thus RVTs may be assisting activities relating to both companion and large animals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in building client caseload through the delivery of outstanding client service.
• Coordinate patient care and communicate effectively with service areas regarding patient’s status, care procedures and location in hospital.
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records ensuring patient/client confidentiality.
• Observe and evaluate the health status of patients, administer prescribed drugs/therapeutic treatments, collect samples, perform diagnostic testing and assist with patient restraint.
• Review medical record, evaluate patient, prepare anesthetic protocol, induce, maintain anesthesia and recover patient under the direction of the anesthesiologist.
• Provide technical support and functional guidance to veterinary students, graduate students, clinicians (faculty and veterinarians) and staff.

Requirements

• Two (2) year College Diploma
• Successful completion of an accredited Veterinary Technician program recognized by the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians (OAVT).
• Full member in good standing with the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians (OAVT).
• Successful completion of the Veterinary Technician Examination (VTNE) and the OAVT mandatory ethics exam. OAVT registration is required.
• One-Two (1-2) years prior experience working as an RVT.
• Two (2) years prior anesthesia experience as an RVT preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in customer service: excellent communication and organizational skills particularly with respect to dealing with clients; ability to mentor students and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Familiarity with common computer software including Ezyvet, Smartflow, Asteris software is preferred.
• Flexibility in scheduling availability is required. The incumbent may be required to work a variety of shifts including evenings, overnights and weekends.

The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of rabies titre.

*Tentative evaluation; subject to final review.

At the University of Guelph, fostering aculture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date:08/18/2026
Close Date:08/25/2026