Job Description

Job Posting #916851

Position: Resource Veterinary Technician
Site: MBRC Ground Floor
Department: Animal Resource Centre (ARC)
Reports to: Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Permanent Full-time

University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Resource Veterinary Technician in our Animal Resource Centre (ARC).

Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning.

The University Health Network, where \xe2\x80\x9cabove all else the needs of patients come first\xe2\x80\x9d, encompasses Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and the Michener Institute of Education at UHN. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of \xe2\x80\x9cTransforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning\xe2\x80\x9d, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,600 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

University Health Network (UHN) is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto and a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network. The scope of research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. Research across UHN\'s seven research institutes spans the full spectrum of diseases and disciplines, including cancer, cardiovascular sciences, transplantation, neural and sensory sciences, musculoskeletal health, rehabilitation sciences, and community and population health. .

The Animal Resource Centre Resource Veterinary Technician will be a leadership role within the site and will provide functional supervision to Veterinary Technicians and Animal Care Support workers under the direction of the Site Supervisor and functions in all aspects of providing technical services for research personnel and operations of animal research facilities. This position supports the Site Supervisor with all aspects of daily operations within the ARC Facility and must be familiar with the job description of Veterinary Technician (animal husbandry, health monitoring, and technical services). The role assumes a higher level of responsibility and technical expertise in order to provide depth within the department and Site and better support our research community. In compliance with the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC), Ministry of Agriculture (OMFRA) and UHN Institutional Guidelines, the responsibility of the Resource Veterinary Technician is to oversee daily operations within their assigned area working closely with the Facility Supervisor, Manager and/or Clinical Veterinarian.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensures daily operations around husbandry and animal care is complete as per Department SOP. Reports any deviations to ARC site supervisor and/or Attending Veterinarian.
• Advises Supervisor, Manager and/or attending veterinarian of any issues in regards to animal health and welfare or research procedures
• Carries out, as required, specialized technical and animal care duties: for example socializing various species specific models such as non-human primates, engaging animals in training for reward and behavioral testing
• Assists the Supervisor and/or Manager in maintaining a safe working environment; reporting immediately any deficiencies or unsafe working conditions
• Functions as a team leader in specific areas, under direction of the Supervisor to ensure daily schedules and work assignments are carried out
• Trains, as required, new staff members, ensuring departmental policies, procedures and SOPs are understood and carried out
• Performs cross functional and administrative duties as assigned or requested

Qualifications

• B.Sc. and/or graduate from recognized two or three year Veterinary Technician program or equivalent discipline
• Registration with CALAS as an RLAT mandatory
• Minimum four (4) years as a Laboratory Animal Veterinary Technician or related experience within a research animal facility
• Experience handling multiple species of laboratory animals
• Experience in specialized technical and animal care duties, including anesthetic maintenance and surgical procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• No known allergies to animals
• Exercise initiative and time management skills
• Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Exercise initiative and good judgement with ability to multi-task
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

If you are interested in making your contribution at UHN, please apply on-line. You will be asked to copy and paste as well as attach your resume and covering letter. You will also be required to complete some initial screening questions.

Posted Date: March 29, 2023 Closing Date: Abril 29,2023

For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN\'s attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.

UHN thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

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