Support animal health research through daily care, health assessments, medical treatments, and colony management across multiple species. Work under veterinary supervision in laboratory environments.

As an Animal Health Technician, you will facilitate research while maintaining animal colonies, including breeding. The work combines animal husbandry, surgical procedures, tissue sampling, anesthetics, injections, and euthanasia. You will collaborate with researchers, support RLATs, and maintain housing environments.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide daily animal care, assessments, and medical treatments
- Maintain animal colonies, including breeding activities
- Perform handling, tissue sampling, surgery, and necropsies
- Support RLATs with husbandry and housing maintenance
- Develop,



implement, and revise standard operating procedures

Requirements:

- Animal Health Technologist diploma or equivalent veterinarian certification
- Research experience or related education and experience combination
- Knowledge of aquatic, amphibian, reptile, and mammalian species
- RLAT certification through CALAS within one year
- Solid organization, communication, confidentiality, and teamwork skills

Apply animal health, husbandry, and research skills while supporting ethical care, colony management, and laboratory operations.

📌 Animal Health Technologist Research Care (Victoria)
🏢 University of Victoria
📍 Victoria