Laboratory Animal Veterinary Technician

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

On-site gym access

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician for its Animal Resource Centre. You will perform animal husbandry across multiple species, monitor health, and assist with procedures including blood draws and drug administration.

You will collaborate with clinical veterinarians and laboratory staff, ensuring welfare and compliance, while maintaining cleanliness and safety across sites. This casual role requires flexibility and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Completion of a community college program in Veterinary Technology or recognized equivalent.
• Registration with Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science as a Registered Laboratory Animal Technician, may be obtained after employment.
• One year practical and related experience and/or 2 years on-the-job training required.
• Previous experience within a laboratory animal facility.
• Experience handling laboratory animals; both rodents and larger animal species.
• WHMIS training.
• Ability to utilize Excel, Word and Outlook at moderate proficiency.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• No known allergies to animals.
• Exercise initiative and time management skills.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exercise good judgement with ability to multi-task.
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies.
• Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand.

Responsibilities

• Animal husbandry of multiple species, health monitoring, treatments and technical services such as blood draws and drug administration.
• General animal and procedure room cleaning throughout all sites.
• Wash, sanitize, and sterilize animal cages, bottles, rack systems, and related equipment using automated cage washers and autoclaves.
• Prepare clean, sanitized cages with appropriate bedding and supplies for animal care staff.
• Maintain cleanliness in wash-up and cage preparation areas.
• Day to day communication with clinical veterinarians and laboratory staff, contacting them by phone and or email with any issues involving animal health and welfare.

Skills

Animal handling

Health monitoring

Communication

Time management

Organization

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Multitasking

No allergies to animals

Education

Veterinary Technology diploma

Registered Laboratory Animal Technician (CALAS)

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

University Health Network (UHN) is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician for its Animal Resource Centre. You will perform animal husbandry across multiple species, monitor health, and assist with procedures including blood draws and drug administration.

You will collaborate with clinical veterinarians and laboratory staff, ensuring welfare and compliance, while maintaining cleanliness and safety across sites. This casual role requires flexibility and strong teamwork.