Laboratory Facilitator, Veterinary Technology

Douglas College; Coquitlam; Hybrid; CAD 91,807,000 - 103,463,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transit-accessible campuses

Hybrid work arrangements for eligible

Health and dental benefits

Defined-benefit pension plan

Professional development funding

Fitness centres and classes

Job summary

Douglas College invites applications for a Laboratory Facilitator in Veterinary Technology. The role focuses on guiding students through proper lab procedures, preparing engaging assignments, and creating a positive learning atmosphere that emphasizes safety and compassion in veterinary care.

You will model lab safety, support instructors, and help students develop hands-on skills across diagnostic and clinical lab tasks, radiology and anesthetic procedures, while fostering professional growth

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of operation and routine maintenance of a veterinary facility including lab, surgical, radiology and anesthetic equipment, plus WHMIS/GHS safety measures.
• Experience speaking to groups and preparing written materials for lab assignments; SOP development is an asset.
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide students through proper lab procedures and safety protocols.
• Prepare engaging assignments and foster an encouraging learning environment.
• Contribute to shaping the next generation of veterinary professionals.

Skills

Lab safety compliance

English communication

Multi-tasking

Tools

WHMIS

GHS

Radiology equipment

Anesthetic equipment

Job description

Laboratory Facilitator, Veterinary Technology

$32.04 per hour (with wage increments to a max of $36.06 per hour). Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity

You have a deep commitment to veterinary science and you’re driven to inspire others who are just as passionate about this field as you are. You’re exceptional at guiding students through proper lab procedures, preparing engaging assignments, and creating an encouraging environment where students are motivated to learn. With your values on safety and compassion, you’ll play a key role in shaping the next generation of veterinary professionals.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

• Excellent working knowledge of the operation and routine maintenance of a veterinary facility, including laboratory, surgical, radiology and anesthetic equipment and apparatus together with a good working knowledge of safety measures related to the operation of a veterinary facility including WHMIS and GHS
• Demonstrated experience speaking to groups and preparing written materials for lab assignments. Experience creating Standard Operating Procedures is an asset.
• Good working knowledge of the English language (written and verbal).
• A demonstrated ability to:
• handle different animal species compassionately and with the use of accepted professional best practices.
• perform all duties of a veterinary technologist, including, but not limited to, anesthesia, dentistry, nursing, radiography and laboratory procedures.
• manage multiple ongoing patient and student needs (i.e. multi-task).
• adapt to changing situations with a calm demeanour.
• communicate courteously and effectively in person, in writing, and over the telephone with students, faculty, administrators, staff, and the public.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
  • Douglas College Careers Site
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed
  • Social Media (Facebook, Instagram)
  • Personal Referral
  • Agency Referral
  • Professional Association Website
  • Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
  • Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
  • Douglas College CareerHUB
  • Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
  • Other
  • Glassdoor
• * Are you a current or former Douglas College employee/student?
  • Current employee
  • Former employee
  • Current student
  • Former student
  • None of the above
• * If you are a current/former employee/student, enter your ID number. (Type in N/A if not applicable.)

  (Open Ended Question)

• * If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable
• * If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * If you are a regular or auxiliary staff member of the College, are you currently on your probation/trial period at the College?Please note that Article 28.5 (a) of the Collective Agreement (BCGEU) states - "...regular employees shall not be eligible to apply for another regular posted position within their initial probation period...", and Article 28.5 (b) states - "...employees shall not be eligible to apply for another posted position within their trial period unless the posted position constitutes a promotion or results in a change from auxiliary to regular status...".
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not an employee
• * Employees are required to report to the college in person, promptly and reliably, as required by their position. To meet this obligation, they must reside within a commutable distance to the college for the duration of their employment.Please confirm that you can fulfill this requirement.
  • Yes, I can fulfill this requirement
  • No, I cannot fulfill this requirement