Veterinary Technician - Fergus, Canada - Transpharmation
Description
Veterinary Technician
The Veterinary Technician will have a solid understanding of everyone's roles and responsibilities within the company and within research studies.
The Vet Tech must be familiar with the animals, including their general behaviour, to be able to perform daily observations, and be aware of any legitimate health problems.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Involved in research trials with a strong emphasis on animal health.
- Recording, analyzing and reporting results of tests and procedures, often utilizing computer programs.
- Ensuring adherence to test procedures.
- Assist in performing test protocol as necessary.
- Monitoring of health of research animals
- Performing animal health procedures
- Must understand the nature of the trials being conducted by Transpharmation
- Explaining techniques to new employees and visitors.
- Responsible for ensuring all equipment required for tests is present, sterile and operational.
- Preventative maintenance of basic laboratory equipment, some being computer controlled.
- Monitoring of laboratory equipment to ensure reliability and accuracy of performance.
- Preventive maintenance and care of animal health equipment
- Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Previous Vet Tech Experience
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and to meet timelines.
- Ability to work in a safe environment.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Veterinary diploma or B.Sc. degree in a relevant field or relevant direct experience.
Job Type: 12 month contract
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disabilit insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision care
Schedule:
hour shift
- Monday to Friday with Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Fergus, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Vet Tech experience: 2 3 years (preferred)
Work Location:
One location
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary:
$47,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Onsite parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every Weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Fergus, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- veterinary technician: 2 years (preferred)
- clinical: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location:
One location
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