Animal Health Technician - Pre-Clinical Research - Regular full-time 2023-AHTPCR

Summary of Duties: Provide a wide variety of para-veterinary health care duties Reports to the Animal Facility manager and Attending Veterinarian Preparation of drugs, supplies, equipment, and animals for surgery/procedures Anesthetic administration and maintenance, fluid administration and maintenance Monitoring throughout surgery, including MRI procedures Surgical/procedural assistance Post-operative monitoring and recovery Post-operative pain management, surgical site management, and specific nursing care Technical assistance as required/requested from Scientists or research technicians Ensuring standard operating procedures are followed throughout the procedure Necropsy and/or post-mortem tissue sampling and examination Supporting Scientists/lab staff regarding animal procedures, and animal health care decisions Training new departmental staff, Scientists, and lab staff on animal procedures and departmental policy; ensuring their constant adherence to SOPs Daily physical examinations of animals Treating health concerns/complications/abnormalities Collection, handling, preparation of samples for shipment or submission for testing Temporarily required to support the animal care committee   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 Weekend and holiday work will be required occasionally