Support laboratory animal health at the RI-MUHC in Montreal through physical examinations, treatments, and technical procedures. This temporary, on-call role offers part-time hours.

Under the Animal Resources Division manager, the Animal Health Technician performs care-related, technical, and administrative duties. Work includes animal health monitoring, diagnostic testing, surgical support, husbandry, training, and research communication. The role supports laboratory animal care and use across Glen and MGH sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Observe animals and perform physical examinations
• Identify, record,
  
  
  
  and report animal health problems
• Administer prescribed treatments and diagnostic tests
• Prepare surgical equipment and provide pre- and post-operative care
• Perform husbandry, technical, inventory, and administrative duties

Requirements:

• D.E.C. in Animal Health Technology, Program 145.A0
• French knowledge and basic oral and written English
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Solid organization, adaptability, and computer application skills
• Large research animal or AALAS experience is an asset

Bring animal health, laboratory procedures, and organized communication skills to the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre.