Animal Health Technician

This is not a job posting, it was created to allow a particular person(s) to enter their personal information and be appointed to a position at McGill University. If you have not been sent this URL directly by a university administrator/recruiter please do not apply. Position Summary: Under the direction of the Veterinary Care Manager, the incumbent performs animal health-related duties and technical procedures related to ,care and use of animals. Participate 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, administration of medications/treatments to a variety of laboratory animals. Animal workshops: demonstrating courses on basic handling and common procedures of laboratory animals. Veterinary services: providing of 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, 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 and refinements of procedures and use of equipment. Routine health monitoring for all species. Reviews 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. 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.and Participatesthe As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer: Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible) Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible) Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) Competitive vacation policy Two (2) personal days Two (2) floating holidays Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day Paid time off over the December holiday period Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located. Knowledge of 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 # (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4 . For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here . McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage 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 engage productively with diverse communities. At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry. McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures . 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