Summary of Duties:

Provide a wide variety of para-veterinary health care 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