Animal Health Technician - Preclinical Research - Regular Part-time 2024-10126

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Date Posted: 8/27/2024

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada

Reference No.: 2024-10126

Position Type: Regular part-time

Department: Pre-Clinical Research

FTE Status: 0.60

Hours of Work: 8 hrs

Campus Site: Bayview

Shifts Weekday Required: Days

Shifts Weekend Required: Other

Statutory Holiday(s) Required: Yes

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

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