Veterinary Technician

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Multi-site (Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, PMCRT, Max Bell)
Department: Animal Resource Centre
Reports to: Manager
Hours: minimum 1 shift/week (additional shifts as needed) 
Shifts: Monday - Friday 7 am - 3 pm, with possibility of weekends 
Status: Casual (1 year)
Closing Date: December 31, 2025

Position Summary
University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Veterinary Technician in our Animal Resource Centre. Veterinary Technicians, within UHN's Animal Resource Centre, are involved in basic animal husbandry of multi species of laboratory animals and are responsible for the health and welfare of animals in their care.  Duties include animal husbandry of a variety of species, health monitoring, treatments and technical services such as blood draws and drug administration.

Veterinary Technicians are involved in day-to-day communication with clinical veterinarians and laboratory staff, contacting them by phone and or email with any issues involving animal health and welfare.

Duties

• Animal husbandry of multiple species, health monitoring, treatments and technical services such as blood draws and drug administration.
• General animal and procedure room cleaning throughout all sites
• Wash, sanitize, and sterilize animal cages, bottles, rack systems, and related equipment using automated cage washers and autoclaves.
• Prepare clean, sanitized cages with appropriate bedding and supplies for animal care staff.
• Maintain cleanliness in wash-up and cage preparation areas.
• Day to day communication with clinical veterinarians and laboratory staff, contacting them by phone and or email with any issues involving animal health and welfare.

• Completion of a community college program in Veterinary Technology or recognized equivalent
• Registration with Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science as a Registered Laboratory Animal Technician, may be obtained after employment
• One year practical and related experience and/or 2 years on-the-job training required
• Previous experience within a laboratory animal facility
• Experience handling laboratory animals; both rodents and larger animal species
• WHMIS training
• Ability to utilize Excel, Word and Outlook at moderate proficiency
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• No known allergies to animals
• Exercise initiative and time management skills
• Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Exercise 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
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies
• Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand
• 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.

Why Join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN. 

• Competitive offer packages  
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/) 
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service 
• A flexible work environment  
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization 
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.) 

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.  

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.