Veterinary Technologist II

University of Toronto; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto Scarborough is seeking a Laboratory Animal Technician to maintain animal care standards and research conditions in our vivarium. You will support investigators with specialized husbandry, colony management and training of research staff.

Qualifications include a veterinary technician/technologist diploma or related degree, and at least 1 year of laboratory animal experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of a veterinary technician/technologist diploma program or related university degree in biological/animals/veterinary sciences, or equivalent.
• Experience: 1 year experience in laboratory animal related field preferred.
• Registration as a Laboratory Animal Technician (assets)
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written)
• May require a Provincial Class G driver’s license
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Performs special husbandry needs for animal experiments and disease control, including rodent breeding and sample collection.
• Maintains housing for specialized colonies and containment equipment.
• Instructs in species-specific teaching modules and trains personnel in husbandry.
• Wears personal protective equipment as appropriate.
• May perform duties of Veterinary Technologist I and other related duties.

Skills

Animal care

English communication

Training others

Education

Veterinary technician/technologist diploma or related degree

Tools

Biological safety cabinets

Ventilated racks

PPE/Personal protective equipment

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About Us

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

In the UTSC Office of the Vice-Principal Research Animal Vivarium we take pride in our facility ensuring the highest standards of animal care are met. We provide a welcoming, service-oriented, clean and safe research environment for students, faculty, and staff.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence ). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

General Discription of Job Class

Under general direction performs laboratory animal care and the maintenance of appropriate research conditions, performs specialized technical services for investigators.

Typical Duties

The following illustrative tasks indicate the level of skill required and the extent of responsibility involved in this job. They in no way limit the incumbent to the tasks indicated. Flexibility of the employee to perform a wide variety of functions is necessary in successfully fulfilling the requirements of this position. The degree to which each employee performs each of the following tasks listed below will vary according to where and when the employee is scheduled to work.

• Performs special husbandry needs required for animal experiments and disease control such as managing valuable colonies of transgenic mice, gene knockout and immunodeficient mice; responsible for establishing rodent breeding colonies, maintaining records, providing technical support involving identification, sampling for DNA analysis, anesthesia, injections and blood sampling;
• Recognizes and implements appropriate housing for specialized colonies;
• Maintains specialized containment equipment such as biological safety cabinets and ventilated racks;
• Instructs in species specific teaching modules;
• Implements strategies for problem breeding colonies;
• Trains research personnel in technical and husbandry related areas to ensure the highest standards of animal care are met;
• Wears personal protective equipment as appropriate;
• May perform the duties of a Veterinary Technologist I and;
• Other related duties as required
• Education: Graduate of a veterinary technician/technologist diploma program or related university degree in biological/animals/veterinary sciences, or equivalent.
• Experience: 1 year experience in laboratory animal related field preferred.
  

Other

• Being a Registered Laboratory Animal Technician through the Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science is considered an asset.
• Physically capable of performing the required duties, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• No history of animal-related allergies.
• Must be willing to participate in the University Health and Safety program, which includes the requirement to undergo an immunization program depending on the work environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written).
• Ability to take direction and work independently.
• May be required to be in possession of a valid Provincial Class "G" driver's license.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as required.

Closing Date:10/04/2026,11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Hourly
Personnel Subarea:CUPE F/T L3261
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:Job Rate: $33.71/hr
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please seehttp://uoft.me/UP .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please [e-mail] .