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Sunnybrook

Animal Health Technician - Preclinical Research - Regular Full-Time 2026-19111 (2026-19111)

Toronto, ON, Canada

Full-time

Within 25 km of Vaughan · About 22.9 km from the city centre

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 27, 2026
Experience: Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience working with animals
Posted: Oct 28, 2026

Original job description

Summary Of Duties

Provide a wide variety of para-veterinary health care duties

Daily physical examinations & treatments
Administration of special food or water, take blood, tissue or urine samples
Administration of medications & first aid
Post-mortem tissue sampling or examination
Maintenance of anaesthetic & operating equipment, general facility cleaning & sterilization
Record keeping of research projects, tumour sizes & weight; supply inventory
Collection, handling & preparation of samples for shipment or submission for testing
Technical Assistance with surgeries/procedures involving animals
Preparation of animals & equipment for surgery/procedures, monitor animals through surgery/procedure and post-operative monitoring
Meet with scientists/technician to discuss their requirements

Qualifications/Skills

Qualifications/Skills: Animal Health Technician Certificate/Veterinary Technologist Diploma
Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience working with animals
CALAS certification at the RLAT or RLAT(R) level is desirable and MUST be completed within 2 years of hire date
This position requires a high level of technical skill, organization and initiative, and a proven ability to work both independently and in a group setting
Progressive experience in a research environment with hands-on experience across a range of animal species, particularly rodents
A working knowledge of animal related standards, CCAC guidelines and federal, provincial and local requirements is required
Must have the ability to follow established policies, guidelines, procedures and objectives. In addition, must possess ability to detect, analyze and creatively resolve issues as they arise
Excellent record keeping and attention to detail are essential
Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills and the ability to interact positively with other team members in a dynamic environment, as well as having compassion and sensitivity for animals

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Responsibilities

Provide para-veterinary care for research animals, including examinations, treatments, medication administration, sample collection, and post-mortem procedures. Assist with surgeries and procedures, monitor animals before and after procedures, maintain equipment and facilities, manage records and supplies, and coordinate requirements with research staff.

Requirements

Requires an Animal Health Technician Certificate or Veterinary Technologist Diploma and at least two years of post-graduate animal-care experience. Candidates need research experience with multiple animal species, especially rodents, knowledge of animal-care standards and CCAC guidelines, strong technical and organizational abilities, and excellent record keeping and communication; CALAS RLAT or RLAT(R) certification is desirable and must be completed within two years of hire.

Skills

Animal Health Care
Physical Examinations
Animal Treatment
Medication Administration
First Aid
Sample Collection
Surgical Assistance
Anesthesia Equipment Maintenance
Animal Monitoring
Research Record Keeping
Inventory Management
Sample Preparation
Sterilization
Attention to Detail
Communication
Problem Solving

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Keywords

Animal Health Technician
Veterinary Technologist
Preclinical Research
Para-Veterinary Care
Animal Health
Rodents
Animal Species
Physical Examinations
Animal Treatments
Medication Administration
First Aid
Blood Sampling
Tissue Sampling
Urine Sampling
Post-Mortem Examination
Surgical Assistance
Anesthesia Equipment
Post-Operative Monitoring
Sample Preparation
Research Record Keeping
Inventory Management
Sterilization
CALAS
RLAT
RLAT(R)
CCAC Guidelines
Animal-Care Standards
Research Environment

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