Veterinary Technician

3 weeks ago

Guelph, Ontario, Canada University of Guelph Full time

Forbes includes U of G Among Canada's Best Employers

Registered Veterinary Technician

Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre

Temporary Part-Time (Less than 24 hours a week)

Please submit your application by emailing your:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Area of Interest
  • Availability

As a Registered Veterinary Technician at the Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre, you will participate as a member of the healthcare team under the direction of a clinician. The OVC HSC has a diverse patient base, and you may be involved in activities related to both companion and large animals.

Registered Veterinary Technician positions at OVC HSC:

  • Anesthesia
  • Intensive Care Unit
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Companion Animal Wards
  • Specialty (Neurology, Oncology, etc.)
  • Large Animal Wards
  • Small Animal Surgery

Under the supervision of a clinician, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting in building client caseload through exceptional client service
  • Coordinating patient care and communicating effectively with service areas regarding patient status, care procedures, and location in the hospital
  • Maintaining accurate and complete medical records while ensuring patient/client confidentiality
  • Observing and evaluating patient health status, administering prescribed drugs/therapeutic treatments, collecting samples, performing diagnostic testing, and assisting with patient restraint
  • Preparing patients for surgery (including clipping and prepping the surgical site using aseptic technique) and setting up surgical suites with specialized equipment and instruments according to safety protocols
  • Assisting clinicians with surgical procedures; monitoring patients for changes in body functions and vital signs
  • Providing technical support and functional guidance to veterinary students, graduate students, clinicians (faculty and veterinarians), and staff

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following requirements:

  • 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-year prior experience working as an RVT
  • Demonstrated proficiency in customer service: excellent communication and organizational skills, particularly when dealing with clients; ability to mentor students and contribute to a collaborative team environment
  • Familiarity with common computer software, including Hospital Management Information System software, is preferred
  • Flexibility in scheduling availability is required. The incumbent will be required to work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends
  • Technician Large Animal Wards – The incumbent must have experience with and be competent in the handling and restraint of large animals and in performing a wide range of treatment procedures and techniques

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

Hourly rate $28.00-$31.29 per hour

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 those from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

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