Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
Join our team of veterinary technicians: Animal Care Services (ACS) at SFU is committed to providing faculty, staff and students with high quality, cost-effective research and teaching animal resources. In addition to suitable housing facilities and animal husbandry services for animals used in biomedical research, ACS provides veterinary services, personnel training and expertise in common laboratory methodologies, anesthesia and surgical techniques for rodents, birds and fish. The ACS veterinary staff cares for all animals housed on campus, every day of the week, including holidays.
About the Role
The position provides research animal husbandry care. Responsible for daily health and welfare monitoring of all species under the responsibility of Animal Care Services. Duties include providing food and water, specific housing needs, reporting health concerns to the senior staff and veterinarian, providing medical treatments when prescribed, performing technical procedures and general housekeeping of all facilities. Occasionally required to assist in all areas of Animal Care Services (Animal Resource Center, Animal Care Facility, Alcan Aquatic building, satellite aquatic rooms in Biology and South Science building) as requested by the facility Manager to support daily operations.
Preference given to veterinary technicians with rodent handling experience, RLAT certification (Registered Laboratory Animal Technician), CALAS membership (Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science). The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience working in a veterinary clinic and/or university animal research facility. The ideal candidate would have experience working in a containment level 2 setting and be proficient in various technical procedures required in animal base research studies including injections, blood collections, anesthesia, gavage etc.
Full Job Description
Qualifications
Completion of a Veterinary or Animal Health Technology program or B.Sc. degree in an animal related field of study. RLAT certification with the Canadian Association of Laboratory Animal Sciences (CALAS) within one year of hire. Maintaining certification status is mandatory.
Gives medical treatments as prescribed by the facility veterinarian.
Administration of medications through subcutaneous, intraperitoneal or intravenous, orally or topically.
Performs laboratory technical procedures such as blood, tissue and organ collections.
What We Offer
At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE Local 3338):
3 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)
Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members
Funding for professional development expenses
And more! View our benefits brochure
Prorated for part-time employees
Additional Information
For external candidates, the starting salary is the first step of the salary range.
Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.
SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.
We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact pei_reception@sfu.ca.
