Laboratory animal care, health monitoring, and technical services define this Veterinary Technician position at UHN’s Animal Resource Centre. Work Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

UHN seeks an experienced Veterinary Technician for a temporary full time, two-year contract at the ASMIL site. The position supports multi-species laboratory animals through husbandry, colony management, treatments, and technical procedures. Daily communication with clinical veterinarians and laboratory staff addresses animal health and welfare concerns.

Key Responsibilities:

- Perform feeding, watering, cage changing, and environmental enrichment
- Monitor animal health, submit sick cases, and update treatment records
- Administer drugs and treatments following veterinary instructions
- Perform blood draws, gavage,



tissue sampling, and necropsies
- Maintain animal housing rooms, equipment, records, and inventories

Requirements:

- Veterinary Technology diploma or recognized equivalent
- At least one year related experience or two years training
- Laboratory animal facility experience with rodents and larger species
- WHMIS training and moderate Excel, Word, and Outlook proficiency
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and work independently

Apply laboratory animal expertise, husbandry knowledge, and technical skills to support animal welfare and research services at UHN.

📌 Laboratory Animal Veterinary Technician (Toronto)
🏢 University Health Network
📍 Toronto