Assistant Technician (Veterinary department)

Charles River; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Assistant Veterinary Technician, where your role will ensure the health of laboratory animals and the integrity of pre-clinical studies. With a commitment to employee growth, this full-time position offers competitive benefits, including health coverage and retirement programs. You will play a vital role in animal care, performing medical treatments and maintaining laboratory standards. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to global health while developing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health & dental coverage

Savings and retirement program

Free on-site gym

Telemedicine access

Competitive benefits from the start

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; AEP in Animal Care is a plus.
• Ability to work physically and adapt to changes.

Responsibilities

• Safely hold and restrain animals during examinations.
• Perform simple medical treatments under supervision.
• Maintain the veterinary laboratory and surgical suites.

Skills

Good observation skills

Good organization skills

Good time management

Ability to lift up to 20 kg

Bilingual in French and English

Education

High School diploma

AEP in Animal Care

Job description

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Assistant Technician (Veterinary department)

Location:

Fleurimont, Quebec, CA, J1E 0B5

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Summary

As an Assistant Veterinary Technician for our team in Sherbrooke, you will be responsible for the well-being of our laboratory animals. Your contribution will ensure the health of our animals, as well as the integrity of our pre-clinical studies.

In this role, primary responsibilities include:

• Safely hold and restrain animals during veterinary examination and interventions
• Perform simple medical treatments (topical, food supplementation) under veterinary supervision
• Maintain the veterinary laboratory, surgical suites, and support spaces
• Keep inventory and ensure adequate supplies of materials and instruments used in surgeries, in the veterinary laboratories, and in the emergency kits
• Maintain surgical instruments and equipment in proper working order, including cleaning, care, and sterilization of supplies

We are looking for the following minimum qualifications for this role:

• High School diploma. Work experience in a similar position is an asset. Having an AEP in Animal Care is an asset.
• Able to work physically (lift up to 20 kg, walk, stand, stoop, etc.)
• Good observation and organization skills
• Good time management
• Able to quickly adapt to last-minute changes
• Understanding of written English is mandatory. Bilingualism in French and English is preferable

Please note that upon being hired, you will have to undergo an annual tuberculosis test at the expense of the company

Role Specific Information:

• Location: 1580 Rue Ida-Métivier, Sherbrooke, Qc, J1E 0B5. Easily accessible using Sherbrooke’s public transit system. Free parking. Electric vehicle charging station.
• Pay: Starting at $17.00/hr. Opportunity to start at a higher level and salary with specific research experience. Premiums (overtime, weekends, evenings, etc.)
• Schedule: Full-time, permanent position (37.5 hours/week). Overtime may be required depending on needs. Weekend work on rotation and bonus ($2.75/hour).

Why Charles River?

• Competitive benefits from the start. We pay up to 85% of premiums (health & dental coverage).
• Access to a savings and retirement program including employer contributions.
• Excellent onboarding, in-house advancement, and career development opportunities.
• Access to a doctor and health professionals via telemedicine.
• Free on-site gym.

If you are interested in contributing to the well-being of our communities worldwide, please join us. This is Your Moment.

About Safety Assessment

Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities, and expert regulatory guidance. We conduct approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs annually in our Safety Assessment facilities.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO) with a broad portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, supporting clients from target identification through preclinical development. We also provide products and services for clinical laboratory testing and manufacturing. Our global presence with over 20,000 employees across 110 facilities in more than 20 countries allows us to coordinate worldwide resources efficiently.

Our work helps improve the quality of people's lives. We are passionate about our role in health and well-being and have contributed to 80% of FDA-approved drugs in the past five years.

We offer benefits such as bonuses, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase programs, health and wellness coverage, and flexible work arrangements.

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

For accommodation requests due to disability, please contact [e-mail].

Visit www.criver.com for more information.

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