Research Veterinary Technician

Mars, Incorporated; Alberta; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet food manufacturer in Alberta is seeking a Research Veterinary Technician to support veterinary research activities and outreach programs. The role involves implementing educational programs, assisting with research projects, and requires public speaking skills and experience in the veterinary field. Competitive wages and benefits included. Join a diverse and inclusive team committed to quality and safety.

Benefits

Free Bag of Premium Pet Food each month

Competitive wages

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Qualifications

• 4 years experience in veterinary field required.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and project management training is an asset.
• Discretion in handling confidential information is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of veterinary engagement and research outreach program.
• Implement outreach education program about nutrition.
• Facilitate logistics of research production and execute test runs.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Public speaking

Software proficiency (PowerPoint, Excel)

Education

Graduation from an accredited animal health technician program

Job description

Job Description:

Champion Petfoods is expanding! We are excited to announce we are looking for a Research Veterinary Technician to join our rapidly growing company.

Champion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food maker with a reputation of trust spanning 35+ years. Founded in a small town in Alberta, Canada, Champion – with its ORIJEN and ACANA brands – is a key player in the global premium pet food industry across three major geographic regions.

We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success as an award-winning company.

Here's the Scoop - Summary

The Research Veterinary Technician is responsible for supporting delivery of the veterinary engagement and research outreach program with the Senior Veterinarian. The Research Veterinary Technician will also support all research activities that could include sampling, preparing and shipping samples to various testing laboratories, assisting research team with experimental research diets including dry mixing, extrusion, and coating.

The Research Technician is based out of our Acheson Kitchen and will report to the Senior Veterinarian. Travel will be required nationally, internationally, and locally. Travel could take up to 50% of the incumbent’s work time.

What a typical day looks like?

• The successful candidate will be responsible for building out and implementing a veterinary technician outreach education program about nutrition and Champion Petfoods food philosophy to veterinary technicians through college classroom presentations and separate continuing education events.
• Responsible to material preparation, including documents and presentations to support veterinary engagement program
• Internal support for animal health education
• The Research Technician will support the Senior Veterinarian at Veterinary continuing education conferences in an exhibitor booth answering veterinarian and animal health technician questions
• Support research projects by:
  • Executing test runs to manufacture research product where physical lifting and mobility will be required.
  • Facilitating logistics of research production.
• Willing to travel for on-site for product test runs in Canada and USA.
• Willingness to learn on the job about all facets of making pet food
• Keep detailed records of extrusion parameters, kibble specifications, and nutrient analyses of research product.
• Maintain inventory and sample retention of research product and ingredients.

What we are looking for?

• 4 years experience in veterinary field
• Graduation from an accredited registered animal health technician program
• Comfortable with public speaking
• Ability to maintain accurate records relating to projects as they are planned performed and completed, project management training an asset.
• Discrete in handling confidential, proprietary, or sensitive information.
• Able to initiate projects and bring new ideas into the company.
• Capable of self-management, and multiple projects and tasks management.
• Proficient in software applications such as PowerPoint, Excel etc
• Ability to lift 25 kg

What can you expect from Champion?

• Safety:a strong commitment to ensure all people are provided with a safe, healthy and respectful environment.
• Earnings:Competitive Wages that give financial peace of mind, RRSP with Company, and donation matching.
• Industry Competitive Benefits:Medical, Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Programs to meet your individual or family needs.
• Continuing Education:In House & Online Learning & Development, as well as an Education Assistance Program.
• Quality:a dedication to uphold the highest standards of authenticity, nutritional integrity, and food safety, to earn the trust of Pet Lovers everywhere.
• Other Perks:Free Bag of Premium Pet Food each month, Free Parking and more!

What are you waiting for? Join the pack!

Come as you are

We value diversity in all forms and know the power it can bring. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of views to be heard, and increases overall happiness. That sounds pretty good to us.

Champion is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other creed, you are wanted here.

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