Laboratory Assistant - Registered Veterinary Technician

Department: Ridgetown - Academic
This position is covered by the Collective Agreement with the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation District 35 - Technician/Administrative/Research/Agricultural

Temporary part-time from 09/04/2025 to 11/28/2025 
(Less than 24 hours a week)

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. 
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Duties and Responsibilities

The University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus invites applications for temporary part-time Lab Assistants, to support course delivery in the Veterinary Technology Associate Diploma program. The appointments will begin in September 2025 and will end in November 2025. The positions are based at the Ridgetown Campus, in the municipality of Chatham-Kent, 200km southwest of the University’s main campus in Guelph.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Academic Quality and Student Success, Lab Assistants are responsible for attending course labs, delivering and setting up laboratory material provided by the instructor(s) and for providing student support.

Courses Available:

DVT*1120 Hematology 1 and Microbiology

Tuesday: 8am-3pm

Thursday: 8am-3pm

This course consists of introductory theoretical and practical modules in hematology and microbiology. The microbiology module includes the study of microorganisms with emphasis on their morphology, physiology, biochemistry, culture, and identification. Operations of the light microscopes and laboratory safety will be discussed. The hematology module will introduce students to the basic aspects of animal blood evaluation. Practical sampling techniques, handling and processing of samples, and cell identification will be introduced. Hematology mathematical calculations will also be covered.

DVT*1010 Anatomy and Physiology I

Tuesday: 8am-3pm

This is an introductory course which encompasses the gross anatomy and physiology of domestic animals with special emphasis on the cat as a pet animal species. The course covers select major body systems, with emphasis on those of veterinary clinical significance.

DVT*2320 Surgical Exercises

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

8:30am-11:30am

This course deals with the practical and theoretical application of anaesthetic and surgical techniques to animals. Students will be expected to apply the rationale behind the possible complications with each surgery, thus enabling them to be involved in client education. During the laboratory sessions, students work in small groups becoming proficient in delivering anaesthesia to animals, performing surgical assistance with aseptic instrument handling with the veterinarian, and practice surgical nursing, and post-operative care to the patient. Students will develop skills such as proper placement and care of an intravenous indwelling catheter for anesthetized animals, collection of patient blood to perform a pre-surgical serum chemistry profile along with applying the theoretical principles of anesthesia.

Please refer to the course or courses of interest when submitting your application. 

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Veterinary Technician in good standing.
• Must have two-year Veterinary Technology diploma or relevant lab experience.
• Must have one year of clinical experience working as a Registered Veterinary Technician. Experience working within the discipline of the assigned course is preferred.
• Strong communication skills are required.

Employee Type: Temporary  
Position Number: 10917965   
Classification: OSSTF/TARA, District 35 Salary: Band 3      
OSSTF/TARA Wage Grid

*Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review.

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: 08/20/2025 
Close Date: 09/03/2025