Laboratory Facilitator, Veterinary Technology

Douglas College; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Douglas College is seeking a veterinary technologist to join the Coquitlam campus. You will guide students through lab procedures, prepare assignments, and foster a safe, compassionate learning environment in veterinary facilities.

Responsibilities include anesthesia, dentistry, nursing, radiography and lab work, with occasional shifts and on-site duties at multiple campuses. Strong English communication and group instruction experience are required.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of operation and maintenance of a veterinary facility, including equipment and safety procedures.
• Experience speaking to groups and preparing written lab assignments; SOPs are an asset.
• Strong English communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to handle multiple animal species compassionately and perform veterinary technologist duties.
• Capability to adapt to changing situations with calm demeanor and to work with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Guide students through proper lab procedures and engaging assignments.
• Prepare engaging assignments and provide a supportive learning environment.
• Perform veterinary technologist duties including anesthesia, dentistry, nursing, radiography and lab procedures.

Skills

Veterinary facility operations

Public speaking to groups

Written lab materials

SOP development

English proficiency

Multi-tasking

Job description

Salary Range $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.

Location Coquitlam Campus

Salary Range $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 It Takes

• 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.

Additional Information

• This temporary part-time (21 hours per week) position is available starting September 8, 2026 to May 31, 2027.
• Regular hours of work are Monday-Friday, 7am - 5pm. Shift days and times may change depending on the Department’s need. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required.
• The position is located at the Coquitlam campus; however, successful candidate must be available for occasional work at the New Westminster campus and off-site locations.