Summary of Duties:

Provide a wide variety of para-veterinary health care duties

Daily physical examinations & treatments

Administration of special food or water, take blood, tissue or urine samples

Administration of medications & first aid

Post-mortem tissue sampling or examination

Maintenance of anaesthetic & operating equipment, general facility cleaning & sterilization

Record keeping of research projects, tumour sizes & weight; supply inventory

Collection, handling & preparation of samples for shipment or submission for testing

Technical Assistance with surgeries/procedures involving animals

Preparation of animals & equipment for surgery/procedures, monitor animals through surgery/procedure and post-operative monitoring

Meet with scientists/technician to discuss their requirements

Qualifications/Skills:

Qualifications/Skills: Animal Health Technician Certificate/Veterinary Technologist Diploma

Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience working with animals

CALAS certification at the RLAT or RLAT(R) level is desirable and MUST be completed within 2 years of hire date

This position requires a high level of technical skill, organization and initiative, and a proven ability to work both independently and in a group setting

Progressive experience in a research environment with hands-on experience across a range of animal species, particularly rodents





A working knowledge of animal related standards, CCAC guidelines and federal, provincial and local requirements is required

Must have the ability to follow established policies, guidelines, procedures and objectives. In addition, must possess ability to detect, analyze and creatively resolve issues as they arise

Excellent record keeping and attention to detail are essential

Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills and the ability to interact positively with other team members in a dynamic workplace, as well as having compassion and sensitivity for animals If you are looking for an exciting opportunity and to build a career in an innovative and dynamic organization, submit your resume by clicking on Apply Now below.

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

📌 Animal Health Technician - Preclinical Research - Regular Full-Time 2026 (Toronto)
🏢 Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
📍 Toronto