Registered Vet Technician - Clinical Trials and Research Technician

University of Guelph•Guelph, ON

15d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is classified under the Grant and Trust Administrative & Technical Group. It is a temporary full-time role from 04/20/2026 to 06/30/2029. The role is for a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with a passion for clinical research, contributing to studies that improve veterinary and human medicine. The position supports clinical trials and translational research at the OVC Health Sciences Centre (OVC-HSC), involving client-owned animals to advance animal and human health care. Responsibilities are dynamic, including hands-on patient care, clinical trial coordination, and research administration. The role requires strong initiative, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Requirements

A Registered Veterinary Technician in good standing with the OAVT, with completion of the VTNE and mandatory ethics exam.
A minimum of 2 years’ prior experience working as a Registered Veterinary Technician.
Experienced in blood collection, anesthesia monitoring, and patient handling.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and data management skills.
Excellent communication skills, capable of working with veterinary teams, researchers, and pet owners.
Willingness to work both in clinical and preclinical research environments with dogs and cats.
Experienced in Microsoft Office, electronic medical records, and data tracking systems.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in clinical research or veterinary clinical trials.
Undergraduate degree or experience with technical writing or publishing.
Interest in obtaining Registered Laboratory Animal Technician (RLAT) certification (training and support provided).

Responsibilities

Identify, screen, and recruit potential study candidates
Obtain informed consent from owners and ensure compliance with study protocols.
Assist in diagnostic and surgical procedures, including sedation monitoring, chemotherapy administration, and novel therapeutics.
Collect and process laboratory specimens (blood, urine, aspirates, tissues, etc.).
Monitor hospitalized study patients, including infusions and diagnostic imaging follow-ups.
Manage study logistics, including patient scheduling, imaging coordination, and follow-ups with study participants and veterinary clinics.
Managing clinical data collection and organization for both prospective and retrospective studies.
Prepare study materials, reports, and presentations for research meetings.
Coordinating with external clinics and research teams to ensure proper study documentation and patient status tracking.