Anatomy and Pathology Technician, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for an Anatomy and Pathology Technician. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 2 years (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension. The Anatomy and Pathology Teaching Technician reports to the Manager, Community Partnerships and Clinical Affairs and receives day to day direction from the Senior Anatomy Technician, Pathology Teaching Technician and/or the other faculty members involved in curriculum delivery.

This role provides essential support for teaching anatomy, anatomic and clinical pathology, as well as diagnostic veterinary medicine.

• Responsible for the successful execution of various tasks that directly support the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine's teaching, research, and service programs
• Ensure that high-quality teaching specimens are available for UCVM educational and research programs. Procure cadaveric materials from sources such as the necropsy lab, abattoirs, veterinary practices, and other suppliers. Prepare these specimens using appropriate dissection, embalming, and preservation techniques, and catalog them accurately for future use. Specimens are archived and documented for retrieval when needed
• Determine appropriate disposal methods for cadaveric materials after use in teaching or research. If applicable, set aside materials for secondary or tertiary use in other labs or research programs
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory of specimens to ensure the availability of materials when needed. Regularly review the specimen collections and monitor inventory levels
• Under the direction of a veterinarian, may assist with handling live domestic and farm animals for exams or euthanasia, ensuring the welfare of the animals and compliance with ethical and safety standards
• Support UCVM's relationships with external partners by preparing specimens for external organizations when resources permit
• Contributes to the creation of preserved anatomical and pathological specimens for long-term educational use
• Provide effective support and guidance to DVM students, enhancing their learning experience during labs, to ensure proper techniques and safety practices
• Procures, prepares, catalogues, and archives suitable teaching specimens (including off campus collection where appropriate). Specimen preparation includes a variety of dissection, embalming and preservation techniques
• Procures cadaveric materials from the necropsy lab, abattoirs, veterinary practices, and other suppliers in support of UCVM teaching, research, and service activities
• Assist in general laboratory maintenance, including ensuring that supplies are stocked in the laboratory and that requirements to order new supplies are communicated as required
• Contributes to the University hazard assessment process and works continuously to decrease risks through the application of safe work practices and protocols
• Communicates effectively and professionally (timely, courteous, etc.) with UCVM personnel, other University staff, and external organizations

• An undergraduate degree or diploma in a relevant discipline (e.g., Veterinary Technician, Animal Science, Biology) is required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered
• Sound knowledge of sanitation and disinfection principles is required to maintain a safe and hygienic work environment required
• Experience in the use and basic maintenance of a variety of laboratory equipment and audio-visual tools is required. Familiarity with WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) and biosafety protocols is also necessary
• The ability to perform physically demanding work, including heavy lifting…