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