Job Title

Registered Veterinary Technologist

Job Category

CUPE 116

Job Profile

CUPE 116

Contract Type

Salaried
- Research Assistant /Technician

Job Family Group

Staff
- Union Department Project Support | Animal Care Services

Compensation Range

$5,047.00
- $5,503.00 CAD Monthly

Job End Date

Ongoing

Posting End Date

November 10, 2026

Note

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job Description
Summary

Registered Veterinary Technologists (RVTs) in Animal Care Services (ACS) are responsible for directly supporting the animal-based research community associated with the University of British Columbia by providing a high level of surgical and technical skills and related project support working closely with the Clinical Veterinarians and the Animal Care Team. ACS is a rapidly growing and energetic environment in which staff partner with researchers from both academia and industry. Research conducted at the three ACS facilities encompasses a broad range of topics from furthering our understanding of basic medical sciences, to enhancing our abilities to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease in human and non-human animals. The work environment is technically complex with the use of computerized large animal anesthesia machines, diagnostic laboratory equipment, and digital environmental monitoring tools. The position requires thorough knowledge of working with animals exposed to hazardous and bio-hazardous agents, and radioactive compounds. Due to the work involving the use of potentially hazardous material, the use of personal protective equipment, annual TB testing, and adherence to strict safety protocols is expected.



This position may involve performing and participating in multiple comprehensive research projects at UBC research facilities such as the Centre for Comparative Medicine (CCM), the Centre for Disease Modeling (CDM) and Modified Barrier Facility (MBF). This position may involve local travel to and from UBC research facilities or work sites during the work day. The incumbent is expected to have a general familiarity with day-to-day activities and processes in multiple facilities working with multiple species. Organizational Status Reports to the CCM Clinical Veterinarians and can take direction from the Project Managers. Works closely with the Animal Care Technicians (ACTs), Senior Operations Manager and Clinical Veterinarians. Liaises with researchers and their teams. CCM is a multi-species facility specialized in supporting animal research at UBC through surgical support, training, diagnostic and pathology support as well as housing. As part of UBC Animal Care Services (ACS), the largest animal care program in Western Canada and the second largest in Canada, CCM is responsible for providing research support to the animal based research community associated with the University of British Columbia and its affiliates through its veterinary services team, the compliance team, the training team, the procurement team and its facilities. ACS is committed to providing excellence in research support to all UBC researchers with accountability, communication, cooperation,



customer service and integrity. ACS reports to the Vice President Research & Innovation.

Work Performed

Provide consistent, high quality and compassionate care to all animals. Perform veterinary procedures on laboratory and other research animals without assistance or supervision to include, but not limited to: administration of medications or other substances by injection, orally, or topically; preparing surgical rooms including preparing instruments, supplies, and the animal; anesthetizing and anesthetic monitoring; surgical and imaging modalities assistance; performing postoperative care; euthanasia; collection of bio-samples; calculation and administration of multimodal continuous rate infusions; creating medical entries in records; conduct health checks; handle and restrain animals; perform husbandry duties; and surgical suite maintenance. Responsible for daily inspection, observation, and treatment of unusual or unexpected conditions that arise in the course of protocol adherence, including those requiring immediate action and notification to CCM Clinical Veterinarians and/or investigators. Responsible for providing basic husbandry, handling, and restraint for large and small animal species on a daily basis. Duties include health, behavior and welfare surveillance of laboratory animals; along with continuous awareness of current species-specific welfare issues, such as common signs of illness, pain, trauma or depression, in accordance with Canadian Council of Animal Care guidelines. Other duties include: inventory and record keeping; performing rounds to observe and check the physical health and well-being of laboratory animals; preparing health reports, isolatin

📌 Registered Veterinary Technologist (Vancouver)
🏢 University of British Columbia
📍 Vancouver