Transpharmation is a dynamic preclinical contract research organization that specializes in high-quality, translational drug discovery services. The company provides a friendly and team-oriented work atmosphere as well as competitive wages and benefits.

As a Veterinary Technician, you will play a crucial role in providing quality medical care to animals. Your duties will include assisting the Clinical Veterinarian in ensuring the health and welfare of all animals at the facility through observations, physical examinations, diagnostics, and treatments/procedures. The veterinary technician will also perform study procedures as required. To excel in this role, you should have a strong knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology, be proficient in performing laboratory tests, and have excellent communication skills. Additionally, attention to detail and the ability to work well in a team environment are essential.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Activities

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

Other duties as assigned

Animal Health & Welfare

Observe and assess animals daily

Participate in the treatment and monitoring of medical cases including daily animal treatments

Recording all data related to animal health & care into the relevant documentation such as veterinary software

Animal handling & restraint

Assist veterinarians with medical,



surgical and dental procedures which may include preparing animals, instruments and equipment for surgery, and administering/monitoring anesthesia

Perform standard technician tasks which may include blood collections, urine collection, IV catheter placements, injections, dentistries, necropsy procedures, radiography, etc

Report any concerns re: medical and/or behavioural welfare of the animals to the Clinical Veterinarian

Participate in training workshops on animal procedures and equipment use

Opportunities to join various committees including the health & safety committee, and animal care committee

Research

Participation in study procedures whenever required which may include hands on skills such as blood collections, dosing, post-dose monitoring but also data entry

Responsibility For Technical Resources

Preventive maintenance and care of animal health equipment

Reporting to appropriate personnel if equipment is malfunctioning or non-functional

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

Veterinary diploma with successful completion of the VTNE resulting in Registered status

Experience

Minimum of 2-3 years of experience which may include working in clinical private practice and/or another research facility

Job Type: Full-time

Additional pay:

Overtime pay

Benefits:

Dental care

Paid time off

Adaptable language requirement:

French not required

Ability to commute/relocate:

Fergus, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

In accordance with Ontario legislation, this recruitment process may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to support candidate screening, assessment and other aspects of the hiring process. All hiring decisions are ultimately by our Hiring Team.

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📌 Registered Veterinary Technician (Ontario)
🏢 Transpharmation
📍 Ontario