Animal Health Technician

Department: Clinical StudiesPosition covered by the Collective Agreement with USW Local 4120 Temporary full-time from 09/01/2026 to 08/31/2028 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. Career Opportunities (sapsf.com) General Purpose The Clinical Skills Team in the Department of Clinical Studies is seeking an Animal Health Technician to support hands-on clinical skills education in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program. Based in Clinical Studies, the position supports teaching activities delivered by faculty and instructors in both the Department of Clinical Studies and the Department of Population Medicine, with particular emphasis on equine and food animal clinical skills across laboratory, clinical learning, and farm-based teaching environments in Phases I–IV. Duties and Responsibilities Under the supervision of department Faculty (Academic Coordinator – Clinical Skills) and the Managers, Clinical Skills Learning, the key areas of responsibility will include: Provide teaching support in veterinary technical skills across equine, and food animal contexts, with primary emphasis on equine and food animal clinical skills, and secondary support for companion animal clinical skills when required. Facilitate DVM teaching activities across Phases I–IV, including Phase I–III laboratories and Phase IV clinical learning experiences. Assist with the planning, preparation, and delivery of equine, food animal, and farm-based clinical skills teaching in collaboration with instructors in Clinical Studies and Population Medicine. Coordinate administrative and logistical requirements for teaching activities, including animal scheduling, veterinary medical logs, student communications, form completion, biosecurity compliance, room and vehicle scheduling, and CourseLink support. Coordinate learning laboratory and clinical teaching resources for the Departments of Clinical Studies and Population Medicine. Provide technical support and functional guidance to veterinary students, graduate students, clinicians, faculty, and staff. Requirements Successful completion of an accredited Veterinary Technician program recognized by the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians. Successful completion of the Veterinary Technician Examination (VTNE) and the OAVT mandatory ethics exam. OAVT registration is required. A protective rabies titre is required. Preferred qualifications/assets include: A minimum of 2 years prior experience working as a Registered Veterinary Technician is preferred. Experience supporting equine and food animal clinical skills teaching. Experience in DVM or RVT laboratory, clinical learning, and farm-based teaching environments, including Phase IV activities. Experience working collaboratively with faculty, instructors, students, and staff in a teaching or clinical learning environment. Experience providing instruction, coaching, or technical guidance to DVM or RVT students. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a teaching environment. OVC is committed to strengthening relationships with Indigenous communities and welcomes applicants whose experience, perspective, or demonstrated commitment supports culturally responsive veterinary education and inclusive learning environments. The incumbent will be expected to work a 35-hour work week. Employee Type: Temporary Position Number: 10927648 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: 08/19/2026 Closing Date: 08/26/2026

The Animal Health Technician will provide hands-on teaching support for veterinary clinical skills in equine and food animal contexts. They will also coordinate administrative and logistical requirements for teaching laboratories and clinical learning activities.

Candidates must have completed an accredited Veterinary Technician program and hold current OAVT registration. A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician is preferred, along with a protective rabies titre.

• Problem solvingPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

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• Veterinary technical skills
• Equine clinical skills
• Food animal clinical skills
• Laboratory management
• Clinical teaching
• Biosecurity compliance
• Administrative coordination
• Student instruction
• Problem-solving
• Organizational skills
• Communication
• Technical guidance
• Organizational Skills
• Animal Health
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Planning
• Veterinary Medicine
• Teaching
• Clinical Trials
• Problem Solving
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
• Coaching
• Scheduling
• Certified Veterinary Technician
• Rabies
• Biosecurity

• Education
• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Agriculture
• Animal Health Technician
• Veterinary Technician / Technologist
• Veterinary Technicians and Assistants
• Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Aug 27, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

35 hours per week