About the College of Veterinarians of Ontario (CVO)
The College of Veterinarians of Ontario regulates the delivery of veterinary medicine in Ontario. All veterinarians who practice in Ontario must be licensed by the College. In serving the public interest, the College seeks to understand the risks involved in the practice of veterinary medicine and collaborates with partners to develop solutions which reduce the potential for harm to animals and people.
The College:
• Issues licences to qualified individuals.
• Sets standards to improve the quality and safety of veterinary care.
• Inspects and accredits veterinary facilities to assure a safe, professional environment.
• Investigates and resolves concerns about a veterinarian and their practice.
• Administers quality practice programs to promote ongoing improvement and growth.
The College licenses more than 5,000 veterinarians and accredits over 2,300 veterinary facilities in Ontario. The role and authority of the College is set out in the Veterinarians Act and regulations made under this legislation.
Working with CVO
This is a full-time, permanent position that offers a comprehensive total rewards package, and a collaborative, hybrid working environment. This role requires a minimum of 2-3 days of in-person attendance per week at the office per week. Our office is located in Guelph, Ontario and is accessible by public transit.
If you are a collaborative individual looking to build a meaningful career within a non-profit, regulatory organization, we want to meet you!
About the Role
As an Associate, Licensure & Professional Corporations, you will provide support to licensure applicants and licensed members of the College.
Primary Responsibilities
The following is a list of the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
• Receiving and processing applications for licensure and Professional Corporation certificates of authorization
• Ensuring accuracy of the member database and public register
• Preparing letters of professional standing
• Overseeing the annual licence renewal process
• Managing certificate of authorization renewals
• Preparing and issuing correspondence to applicants and members
• Providing quality customer service to members and applicants
• Assisting with the preparation of Registration Committee meeting packages
• Providing administrative assistance to the Principal, Licensure & Professional Corporations
• Providing reception coverage on a rotational basis in cooperation with the CVO Associate team
• Engage in additional projects and duties as required
What you Bring to the Role
• College diploma in business administration, or equivalent
• Minimum three years of administrative experience in a professional setting requiring exceptional customer service
• Experience working in a non-profit environment is considered an asset
• Experience working with a cloud database is considered an asset
• Ability to achieve accuracy in detail-oriented work
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize work based on organizational needs
• Ability to effectively manage time and workload amid shifting priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Applying to the Role
To be considered, please email your resume and cover letter to careers@cvo.org and include the job title in the subject line of your email before September 19th, 2025.
We thank all applicants for their interest in the role, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted for an interview, please inform us if you require accommodation.
In the spirit of the Human Rights Code, we ask that resumes do not include personal data including, but not limited to age, health, marital and family status.
As an employer committed to the principles of employment equity, we encourage applications from all persons including Black, Indigenous and People of Colour, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (2015) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Candidates with disabilities requiring an accommodation are encouraged to contact lrankin@cvo.org