Animal Care Technician Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to support a research vivarium within a CCAC-accredited facility
. This position will provide high-quality in vivo animal care, health and welfare monitoring, and surgical support for preclinical research programs.

The Veterinary Technician will work closely with research teams to ensure animal welfare, accurate documentation, and compliance with applicable regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Provide daily animal husbandry, handling, health monitoring, and welfare assessments.

Support in vivo research activities and laboratory animal procedures.

Assist with surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and post-operative recovery.

Maintain appropriate sterility and aseptic practices within the research environment.

Monitor animal health and escalate clinical or welfare concerns as appropriate.

Maintain accurate animal care, procedure, and compliance documentation.

Support the handling and documentation of controlled substances in accordance with established procedures.

Collaborate with researchers and vivarium staff to support study requirements.

Assist with training and education related to animal handling, procedures, and best practices.

Ensure adherence to animal welfare, facility, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) designation required.

RLAT certification preferred

35+ years of experience in a vivarium, laboratory animal, or research environment.

Experience with animal husbandry, animal handling, and animal research
.

Experience with anesthesia monitoring and post-operative recovery
.

Strong understanding of sterility and aseptic practices.

Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills.

Ability to prioritize responsibilities and work both independently and collaboratively.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Experience supporting surgical procedures considered an asset.

Previous teaching or training experience considered an asset.

Familiarity with controlled substance handling considered an asset.

Experience Level

Intermediate

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Toronto, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $74000.00 - $92000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Toronto,ON.

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