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Animal Care Technician II Research Vivarium
Unity Health Toronto —Toronto, ON
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Animal Care Technician II Research Vivarium
Unity Health Toronto —Toronto, ON
Performing welfare assessments with minimal supervision, and interpreting the data collected to make recommendations for refinements.
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Animal Care Technician II Research Vivarium

Unity Health Toronto
Toronto, ON

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
3 days ago

Skills

Teaching

Full job description

The Research Vivarium at St. Michael's is a state of the art, CCAC award winning facility, serving the in vivo based research and teaching needs of its scientists, physicians, and surgeons. The research conducted at the Research Vivarium emphasizes the medical specialties of St. Michael's Hospital, including diseases of the heart and circulatory system, trauma and metabolic diseases and disorders.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Evaluating the health of every animal in the facility, including breeding rooms and CL2 suites, and reporting any unusual behavior or health concerns to the veterinarian
Performing welfare assessments with minimal supervision, and interpreting the data collected to make recommendations for refinements
Administering various treatments to animals, including post-surgically
Maintaining animal health records, completing surgical debit reports, and recording narcotic and controlled drug usage
Corresponding with researchers are animal issues and/or treatments
Unpacking new arrivals and performing initial health exams
Changing bedding materials according to established schedules, including cages in CL2
Assisting in the ORs including making/sterilizing surgical packs, dispensing drugs, setting up ORs and monitoring anesthesia during surgical procedures and recovering animals afterwards
Teaching animal handling courses to new users
Maintaining equipment (blood gas analyzer, medical gas tank)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Veterinary Technician or RVT with a minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience
RLAT certification
Ability to think analytically and problem solve issues
Attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
Good understanding of CCAC Guidelines, OMAFA legislation
Must have a good attendance record and good punctuality
Ability to multi task, keep track of work and prioritize
Surgical experience would be an asset

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.

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