Animal Technician

Animal Care & Research Support at the University of Saskatchewan has two open permanent full time Animal Technician positions. We are seeking two RVTs to provide an optimum level of animal care to various species of animals (lab animals, aquatics and exotics in conventional, containment, quarantine and barrier animal suites/facilities) used in research, teaching and public outreach.  These positions function on a rotational basis providing coverage during the day, weekend and Statutory Holidays to the University of Saskatchewan animal facilities under the responsibility of Animal Care Services.

Typical Duties/Accountabilities:  Routine daily husbandry, cleaning, animal care, nutrition and handling are a constant part of this position. Performs daily health monitoring of all animals; water quality testing & maintenance of aquatic systems; the technician must consult with and report all animal health or welfare issues to the facility veterinarian and the ACRS Animal Care Manager or Aquatics Manager; treatment of ill animals as prescribed by the facility clinical veterinarian; supervision and scheduling of procedure rooms and surgical suites; provides technical procedures on various species as required; prepares and anesthetize various species of animals for surgery and imaging; assists with surgery; operates surgical, anesthetic, and laboratory equipment.

Please see link for more information:

https://usask.csod.com/ui/internal-career-site/app/job-details/12572