Technicien.ne en santé animale / Animal Health Technician

at  Research Institute of the McGill University health Centre

INSTITUT DE RECHERCHE DU CUSM

L’Institut de recherche du Centre universitaire de santé McGill (IR-CUSM) est un centre de recherche de réputation mondiale dans le domaine des sciences biomédicales et des soins de santé. Établi à Montréal, au Québec, l’Institut constitue la base de recherche du Centre universitaire de santé McGill (CUSM), centre hospitalier universitaire affilié à la Faculté de médecine de l’Université McGill. L’IR-CUSM est financé en partie par le Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the manager of the Animal Resources Division, the technician performs animal care-related duties, technical procedures and administrative duties related to the care and use of laboratory animals.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• D.E.C. with specialization in Animal Health Technology (of 2,730 hours - Program 145.A0) from a school recognized by the ‘’Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec’’,
• Experience with large research animal models is an asset,
• CALAS-AALAS Certification or equivalent considered an asset,
• Capacity of adaptation,
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
• Excellent organizational skills in managing priorities, multi-tasking and prioritizing for
• time-sensitive issues and working under minimal supervision,
• Demonstrated versatility with computer applications, namely Windows, MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet,
• Proficient French and English spoken and written.

• Performs animal health-related duties: observes and performs physical examinations of animals,
• Identifies, records and reports animal health problems to the Veterinarian and Investigators/research
• staff,
• Administers treatments and perform diagnostic tests as prescribed by the Veterinarian,
• Provides training and orientation to the PIs and research staff,
• Prepares the required equipment, instruments, and supplies for surgery or procedures and provide
• surgical pre and post-op care,
• Conducts routine and specialized techniques on laboratory animals,
• Provides information to PIs and Research staff concerning animal health, administration of treatment, techniques and animal use protocols,
• Performs husbandry and technical duties related to the care and maintenance of animals,
• Helps maintain inventory of materials, medications and equipment,
• Operates and monitors appropriate equipment, tools, materials and instruments,
• Administrative duties (data entry, coordinate meetings, reception, training session).