Animal Health Technician - Pre-Clinical Research - Regular full-time 2024-7103

Summary of Duties:

• Daily physical examinations & treatments
• Administration of special food or water, take blood, tissue or urine samples
• Administration of medications & first aid
• Post-mortem tissue sampling or examination
• Maintenance of anaesthetic & operating equipment, general facility cleaning & sterilization
• Record keeping of research projects, tumour sizes & weight; supply inventory
• Collection, handling & preparation of samples for shipment or submission for testing
• Technical Assistance with surgeries/procedures involving animals
• Preparation of animals & equipment for surgery/procedures, monitor animals through surgery/procedure and post-operative monitoring
• Meet with scientists/technician to discuss their requirements

Qualifications/Skills:

• Qualifications/Skills: Animal Health Technician Certificate/Veterinary Technologist Diploma
• Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience working with animals
• CALAS certification at the RLAT or RLAT(R) level is desirable and MUST be completed within 2 years of hire date
• This position requires a high level of technical skill, organization and initiative, and a proven ability to work both independently and in a group setting
• Progressive experience in a research environment with hands-on experience across a range of animal species, particularly rodents
• A working knowledge of animal related standards, CCAC guidelines and federal, provincial and local requirements is required
• Must have the ability to follow established policies, guidelines, procedures and objectives. In addition, must possess ability to detect, analyze and creatively resolve issues as they arise
• Excellent record keeping and attention to detail are essential
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills and the ability to interact positively with other team members in a dynamic environment, as well as having compassion and sensitivity for animals