Technologist - Senior Part-time Registered Veterinary Technician

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Position Summary:

This position will support the safe and efficient operations of the Animal Health Centre and includes responsibility for the live animals on site, student support, teaching support, creation, implementation and maintenance of Animal Health Centre routines, equipment and general oversight of animal care. The Animal Health Centre is licensed by the College of Veterinarians of Ontario and is also a licensed research facility with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness.

2 positions available

Responsibilities:

Maintenance and Organization of the Animal Health Centre (AHC)

• Creates, implements and monitors protocols (as per ministry guidelines) for the safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials
• Implements and maintains protocols for equipment in the AHC.
• Maintains appropriate husbandry for on-site animals and confirms safe operational standards are achieved.
• Ensures that all areas of AHC are organized and maintained in a manner to support humane, safe and efficient receiving, handling, housing and treatment, and disposition of animals
• Ensures that all aspects of Ministry of Labour and Health Canada Radiation Safety regulations are complied with.
• Participates in coordinating equipment repairs, purchases and supplies.

Advisory of Technical Expertise

• Demonstrates and provides instructions on husbandry, Diagnostic imaging, sterilizing and surgical assistance, numerous laboratory and animal handling techniques to students.
• Collaborates with teaching staff on technical aspects for both clinic and laboratories.
• Participates in veterinarian-led daily rounds of animal patients to verify student observations and implement veterinary instructions. ( as appropriate)
• Evaluates students’ technical skills using instructor-developed guidelines and criteria.
• Regularly communicates with management, faculty, staff and students
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education

• Minimum of a two (2) year diploma in Veterinary Technician, or a related field. If education is in a related field of study, please state how it is related.
• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in good standing with the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians (OAVT) is required.
• Valid CPR and First Aid certification
• Completed WHMIS/Hazardous materials training

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician in private practice and diverse experience preferably with small, large and laboratory animals. Experience should include inventory control and equipment maintenance.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving and communication skills (written and verbal) to interact with the college’s multi-cultural/racial/able staff, students and the public.
• High degree of personal integrity, reliability, work ethic and acceptance of responsibility are of prime importance.
• Ability to organize workload, establish priorities and work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent people skills with a positive attitude and teamwork mentality.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clarity in guiding/advising others to accurately explain processes and procedures.

Note: This position involves hands-on work with live animals in an animal care environment. Incumbents must be able to: * Safely handle and manage animals ranging in weight from less than 1 kilogram to more than 500 kilograms, including applying appropriate restraint techniques. * Move, lift, carry, and position materials, supplies, and equipment associated with animal care, including loads of up to approximately 25 kilograms (55 pounds), with or without assistive equipment. * Work safely around a variety of animal species, including small, large, and laboratory animals. * Perform physical tasks associated with animal husbandry, treatment, and facility operations.

A skills assessment test will be administered during the recruitment process.

A combination of relevant experience and education may be considered as equivalent to the above requirements in the event that there are no internal applicants that meet the qualifications as posted. Equivalency will be assessed by the talent acquisition team.

Job Details

External Posting Date: July 21, 2026

External Closing Date: July 28, 2026

Job Type: Regular Part-Time (RPT)

Hours: Upto 24 hours per week

Work Type: On-site

Shift: Mon - Sun (4-12 hour shifts) may vary per term

Ideal Start Date:

End Date:

Number of Openings: 2

Posting Intent: Immediate Need

Pay Range: Payband 8 - $22.62 - $33.17

Job Category: Support

Pre‑Employment Verification Process: Administrative and Support Positions: For Administrative and Support roles, Seneca conducts standard pre‑employment verification after a conditional offer of employment is made. Faculty \& Teaching Positions: For professor positions, we require copies of official transcripts directly from the issuing institution or credential evaluation from World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). However, we recommend that candidates gather any supporting documentation (e.g., unofficial transcripts, scan of credentials) in advance to support their applications in the event that they are successful in the hiring process. The compensation step will be determined based on receiving and verifying relevant formal education through official transcripts and relevant work experience, in accordance with the salary placement calculation process.

Seneca Polytechnic at a Glance

Seneca is Canada’s leading, and Ontario's first, polytechnic with more than 40,000 full-time students and 18,500 part-time students. Since opening our doors for the first time more than 55 years ago, we remain dedicated to getting our students career and world-ready.

None of this happens without the exceptional employees of Seneca – the faculty, support staff and administrators – who show their commitment to our students and their success every day. The student experience. The employee experience. The community experience. The Seneca experience is a differentiator.

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Accessibility

Seneca is committed to making employment opportunities accessible in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Upon request, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the application and hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact [email protected].