Laboratory Facilitator, Veterinary Technology (On-Call)

Douglas College; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Coquitlam seeks a Laboratory Facilitator for Veterinary Technology to guide students in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include facilitating lab procedures, supervising anesthesia and nursing practices. The role requires a compassionate approach to animal care and effective communication skills. Competitive hourly wage with opportunities for professional development and a collaborative workplace.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions

Professional Development funding

Access to Fitness Centres and Classes

Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to handle different animal species compassionately.
• Experience in anesthesia, nursing, and laboratory procedures.
• Good working knowledge of English language (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties of a veterinary technologist including anesthesia and radiography.
• Facilitate lab procedures and guide students through assignments.
• Adapt to changing situations with a calm demeanor.

Skills

Compassionate handling of animal species

Effective communication

Ability to manage multiple ongoing needs

Education

Veterinary Technology Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory equipment knowledge

Surgical equipment knowledge

Job description

Overview

$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.

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.

If this sounds like you, we need your talents! Apply to the Laboratory Facilitator – Veterinary Technology position, and join our dedicated and supportive team.

About Us

Douglas College defines a great career by doing what you love and being good at it. We strive to empower successful students, create responsive learning environments, foster social and environmental responsibility, and support healthy learning and work environments.

Be 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 College, 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).

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• 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 demeanor.
• Communicate courteously and effectively in person, in writing, and over the telephone with students, faculty, administrators, staff, and the public.

For the Full Job Description, click here.

Additional Information

• This on-call position is available starting September 8, 2025.
• Hours of work will typically be scheduled between Monday to Friday, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm.
• Scheduled hours range between 4 hours to 7 hours per day depending on the assignment.
• 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 or off-site locations.

Posting Number

Posting Number 02598SA

Position Title

Position Title Laboratory Facilitator, Veterinary Technology (On-Call)

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated Start Date 09/08/2025

End Date

Needs a Criminal Records Check

Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date

Open Date 08/11/2025

Close Date

Close Date 08/15/2025

Open Until Filled No

Minimum Number of References

Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

Qualified internal applicants must apply by August 15, 2025 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.

Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
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• Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
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• Former employee
• Current student
• Former student
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(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
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• * If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
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• (Open Ended Question)

• * Please confirm that you will maintain residency in the Lower Mainland for the duration of your employment.
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