Animal Care Technician

Vivo Consulting; Fergus; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Transpharmation in Ontario is seeking an Animal Care Technician to support the well-being of laboratory animals and maintain high standards of care. You will perform husbandry tasks, feeding, grooming, and data entry while contributing to a clean, safe environment.

The role features a structured tier-based compensation with wage increments based on tenure and performance milestones. Weekend shifts are required, and you will work within a collaborative team focused on humane animal care and

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable working in an animal research based organization.
• Positive personality and reliability are essential.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (weekends are required).
• Experience with animal care an asset.
• Comfort with computer-based applications including Webmail and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean work environment across animal rooms and kennels.
• Care for companion animals: grooming, feeding, socialization.
• Assist with weighing, handling, and labeling of samples and equipment.
• Perform basic clerical duties (filing, photocopying, pagination).
• Data entry and maintaining accurate records.

Skills

Positive personality

Reliability

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Webmail

Job description

Transpharmation is a dynamic preclinical contract research organization that specializes in high-quality, translational drug discovery services. The company provides a friendly and team-oriented work atmosphere as well as competitive wages and benefits.

JOB SUMMARY

Would you like to be part of a supportive, collaborative workplace where your passion for science is celebrated, your long term commitment is valued, and your work makes a real difference in human and animal health?

Well... we are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Animal Care Technician to join our team. As an Animal Care Technician at Transpharmation, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the well being and health of the animals under our care. Your role is essential in maintaining optimal living conditions and providing the highest level of care. If you have a genuine love for animals, a strong work ethic, and possess excellent husbandry skills, we invite you to apply for this crucial position where you can make a meaningful difference.

This role features a structured tier-based compensation structure with predictable wage increments dependent on tenure and successful completion of performance milestones.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties Associated With COMPANION ANIMALS

Maintaining A Clean Work Environment

• Especially within the following vicinities: metabolics, food and water bowls (incl. disinfecting), kennels (scoop, flush, power wash and squeegee), animal rooms and any other rooms or areas that may be assigned
• Sanitizing and disinfecting dog and cat wings

Animal Care

• Ensuring animals are well groomed (incl. brushing, bathing and trimming nails)
• Tying and untying dogs for feed
• Laundry
• Preparing and feeding non-study animals (under the supervision of Research Technician Level I or higher)
• Socialization of animals

General Duties

• Assisting with running animals from their kennels/rooms to the weighing station
• Basics animal handling
• Labelling of cryovials or tubes
• Preparing syringes
• Completing other basic clerical duties as assigned (filing, photocopying and pagination)

Data Management

• Executing basic data entry
• Maintaining accurate record keeping

Duties Associated With The Rodent DEPARTMENT (ROD)

General Duties

• Ensuring clean animal/test rooms and test apparatus
• Verifying appropriate food and water supply for animals
• Basic animal handling

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be comfortable working in an animal research based organization
• Must have a positive personality and be reliable
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (weekends are required)
• Experience with animal care an asset
• Comfort with computer-based applications including Webmail and the Microsoft Office Suite

Disclaimer

As part of our recruitment process, we may use digital or artificial intelligence–enabled tools to assist with tasks such as résumé screening, skills matching, or scheduling. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All employment decisions are made by people.

We are committed to fair, inclusive, and bias‑aware hiring practices and comply with Ontario legislation. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.