Registered Veterinary Technician - Large Animal Ward

Department: Large Animal Hospital
Position covered by the Collective Agreement with USW Local 4120

Limited full-time: 8 Month Continuing Appointment
Work period is approximately February to September each year
Off work period is October to January each year  

Number of Positions: 2

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General Purpose

Reporting to the Supervisor, Patient Care and Service Delivery and under the direction of a clinician, the RVTparticipates as a member of the healthcare team of the Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre.This position will be primarily assigned to the Large Animal Ward but may be required to support other units in times ofoperational 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

• Excellent communication skills, ability to work independently and think critically, and problem-solving skillsrequired
• Ability to work in fast-paced and high stress environment.
• Working with students, interns, residents, faculty and other staff in the hospital
• Working primarily with large animals including horses (mares with foals, stallions, yearlings) cows, goats,pigs, sheep, llamas, alpacas, and other species
• Competency with IV catheter placement, blood collection, and handling of narcotics
• Setting up, cleaning, and maintaining endoscopy equipment
• Completing hourly treatments, medications and interacting with our patients including special feedinginstructions
• Walking animals, handling patients on IV fluids and CRI's and working with critical cases
• Patient restraint for procedures on large animals, loading and unloading of trailers.
• Caring for our herd of dry cows and horses for teaching as well as research animals as required
• Ensure animal welfare by providing animal care and husbandry including, cleaning, grooming, feeding andexercising patients following safety protocols
• Monitor changes in animal behavior/health and report concerns to the clinical team (DVM)
• Provide administrative support i.e. billing and organizing medical records and assist with the admission anddischarge of client animals
• Stock areas with appropriate supplies and maintain equipment logs
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to safety regulations and isolation protocols
• Maintain cleanliness throughout the hospital as well as our isolation facilities.
• This position requires heavy lifting, push/pull and working with high-stress animals

Requirements

• 2-year College Diploma and 3 years of relevant work experience
• Successful completion of an accredited Veterinary Technician program recognized by the Ontario Associationof 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 ethicsexam. OAVT registration is required.
• The incumbent must have experience with and be competent in the handling and restraint of large animalsand in performing a wide range of treatment procedures and techniques
• Demonstrated proficiency in customer service: excellent communication and organizational skills particularlywith respect to dealing with clients; ability to mentor students and contribute to a collaborative teamenvironment and effective organizational skills.
• Familiarity with common computer software including Hospital Management Information System software ispreferred
• Flexibility in scheduling availability is required. The incumbent will be required to work a variety of shiftsincluding days, afternoons, nights, weekends, holidays and on call
• Steel toed boots

A Rabies vaccine series and valid titre completed before the start of the position.

Employee Type: Continuing Limited Term 
Position Number: 10623109 
Classification: USW, Local 4120 Salary: Band 7  
USW Local 4120 Wage Grid

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture 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: 12/05/2025  
Closing Date: 12/12/2025