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Registered Veterinary Technician
Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre
Temporary Part-Time
(Less than 24 hours a week)
Please apply by emailing ovchschr@uoguelph.ca [1] and sending your:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Area of Interest
- Availability
Reporting to the Supervisor, Patient Care and Service Delivery and under the direction of a clinician, the RVT participates as a member of the healthcare team of the Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre. The OVC HSC has a varied patient base, thus RVTs may be assisting activities relating 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 direction/supervision of a clinician, the key areas of responsibility include:
- 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
- Prepare patients for surgery (including clipping and prepping surgical site using aseptic technique) and set up surgical suites with specialized equipment and instruments according to safety protocols
- Assist clinicians with surgical procedures; monitor patient for changes in body functions and vital signs
- Provide technical support and functional guidance to veterinary students, graduate students, clinicians (faculty and veterinarians) and staff
Interested candidates 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 with respect to 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 [2] 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.