Job Description

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Position Summary:
The selected candidate will be required to work at either the downtown campus or the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue campus, depending on operational needs.
Under the direction of the Veterinary Care Manager, the incumbent performs animal health-related duties, technical procedures related to care and use of animals and activities at the Mac Campus farm (dairy barn, poultry unit and Large Animal Research Unit (LARU). Participates in the care and well-being of animals, prepares animals, and assists in surgical procedures, administers treatment and medications, provides pre- and postoperative care, coordinates use of operating room and equipment, acts as resource person to the research community, and maintains records and equipment.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:Clinical rounds: examination, monitoring, and administration of medications/treatments to a variety of laboratory and farm animals. Animal workshops: demonstrating courses on basic handling and common procedures of laboratory animals. Veterinary services: providing a wide range of technical services to the research community, utilizing technical skills and expertise. Surgical support: preparation of animals for surgery, assistance with procedures and anesthesia, and provision of post-operative care. Specialized areas: oversight of specialized areas such as containment level 2 housing or chemical hazards housing, including orientations, access management, maintenance and husbandry. Breeding colony management: maintenance of rodent breeding colonies, including mating, weaning, tissue collection for genotyping Imports/Quarantine: receiving of animals, sample collection, rederivation, recordkeeping. Recordkeeping: maintenance of records or procedures, activities, service charges, etc. Resource person: Provides guidance and support regarding best practices, refinements of procedures, and use of equipment. Routine health and environmental monitoring for all species. Facilitates the implementation of environmental enrichment for farm animals. Performs animal welfare assessments for all species. Review protocol information to ensure physiological findings are in line with experimentation expectations. Utilize Animal Management System (AMS) software for treatment data, colony management, and trend analysis. Performs euthanasia and necropsy, including the preparation of animals for surgery and provides post-operative care and monitoring of the animals. Ensures compliance with safety regulations in the use of equipment. Ensures proper storage, handling and disposal of hazardous materials, chemicals, and medicines. The list of duties and responsibilities outlined above is representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks which may be performed by an employee whose position has been matched to this generic job description. The position is located at both the Downtown and MacDonald campuses. Must be available on weekends on rotation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
DEC III (Animal Health Technology) - 3 years of related experience
Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day-to-day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 3 on a scale of 0-4.
Minimum Education and Experience:
DEC III - Animal Health Technology 3 Years Related Experience /
Hourly Salary:
(MUNACA Level G) $31.19 - $38.65
Hours per Week:
35 (Full time)
Supervisor:
Veterinary Care Manager
Position End Date (If applicable):
2026-04-24
Deadline to Apply:
2025-07-25McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.