Animal Care Attendant - Clinical Studies

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Location:

Guelph, ON, CA, N1G 2W1

Primary Category Page:
Staff and Management

Requisition

Department: Clinical Studies
Position covered by the Collective Agreement with USW Local 4120

Temporary full-time from 08/17/2026 to 08/16/2028

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Reporting to the Academic Skills Coordinator in the Department of Clinical Studies, the incumbent provides husbandry care of patient and teaching animals associated with delivery of the DVM teaching program, and assists with laboratory teaching set up and cleaning as required in Clinical Studies at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), and supports the Faculty, Animal Health and Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) and students of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program.

The incumbent will be cross‑trained in other areas of the OVC; they may be requested to support other teaching with Pathobiology, Population Medicine, and Biomedical Sciences.

• Assist with booking, admitting, restraining, handling, transporting and discharging companion animals used as teaching animals.
• Clean and sanitize cages, runs, stalls and ancillary equipment according to established procedures.
• Assist with the setup of laboratory spaces associated with classes in the DVM program.
• Clean and sanitize laboratory teaching spaces as required and according to established procedures.
• Stock areas with appropriate supplies and maintain equipment logs.
• Ensure animal welfare by providing animal care and husbandry including cleaning, grooming, feeding and exercising teaching animals following safety protocols.
• Monitor changes in animal behaviour/health and report concerns to AHT, Clinical Skills Managers or assigned teaching Faculty.
• Provide administrative support, e.g., organizing medical records and assist with the admission and discharge of teaching animals.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to safety regulations at all times.

• 2-year Community College Animal Care Certificate or related program, plus 1 year of related experience in a Small/Large Animal Clinic setting.
• Animal Care Certificate or additional courses such as Animal Behaviour or Welfare, Fear‑Free Handling will be given preference.
• Demonstrated proficiency in animal handling as well as effective organizational and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of computers and electronic monitoring equipment would be beneficial.
• Flexibility in scheduling availability is required. Must work a variety of start and finish times based on the scheduling of planned teaching activities.
• Must provide proof of rabies immunization following mandatory vaccination.
• Employee Type:
  Temporary
• Position Number:
• Classification: USW, Local 4120 Salary:
  Band 4
• USW Local 4120 Wage Grid

* Tentative evaluation; subject to final review.

At the University of Guelph, fostering an inclusive culture 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: 07/21/2026
Closing Date: 07/28/2026