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• Research Assistant/Technician II (Registered Veterinarian Technician - Nutrition)

Research Assistant/Technician II (Registered Veterinarian Technician - Nutrition)

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Research Assistant/Technician II (Registered Veterinarian Technician - Nutrition)

Department of Clinical Studies

Temporary full-time from April 2023 to March 31, 2024
Temporary absence of the regular incumbent
Hiring #: 2023-0093

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Reporting to a faculty member in the department of Clinical Studies, the department is seeking to hire a temporary full time Research Assistant/Technician II to assist the OVC Clinical Nutrition Team with the mission of improving individual animal health by educating outstanding veterinary students and advancing knowledge in the field of veterinary medicine.

The position involves assisting and evaluating graduate nutrition students in the context of their graduate research projects, as well as supporting the teaching of DVM students in clinical skills relevant to veterinary nutrition and client communication.

The position will be assigned to provide animal health technical duties within a nutrition research setting (primarily within the Comparative Metabolism Lab) for approximately 50% of workload and 50% of their time within the Clinical Nutrition Service in the OVC Health Sciences Centre. Under the supervision of a department faculty member, the key areas of responsibility will include: * Instruction of undergraduate veterinary students in clinical skills pertinent to veterinary nutrition and client communication.

• Assisting graduate nutrition students in the context of their graduate research project.
• Coordination of daily operations for the Comparative Metabolism Lab, including the dual energy x-ray absorptiometry unit
• Assisting in the nutrition aspects of admission, care and discharge of companion animal patients
• Providing technical support and functional guidance to veterinary students, graduate students, clinicians (faculty) and staff.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year experience working as a Registered Veterinary Technician
• successful completion of an accredited Veterinary Technician

program recognized by the Ontario Association for Veterinary Technicians

• evidence of commitment and dedication to companion animal nutrition with interest in board certification.
• successful completionof the Veterinary Technician Examination (VTNE) and the OAVT mandatory ethics exam
• OAVT registration is required
• Excellent communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• experience performing restraint and anesthesia in companion animals are all required competencies for the role.
• A protective rabies titre is required.

The incumbent will be expected to work a 35-hour work week.

Classification Grant/ Trust fund position, Band C

At the University of Guelph, fostering a 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.

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