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.

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