Veterinary And Animal Program Support - Associate

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Summary

As an Assistant Veterinary Technician for our team in Sherbrooke, you will be responsible for the well-being of our laboratory animals. Your contribution will ensure the health of our animals, as well as the integrity of our pre-clinical studies.

In this role, primary responsibilities include:

1. Safely hold and restrain animals during veterinary examination and interventions.
2. Perform simple medical treatments (topical, food supplementation) under veterinary supervision.
3. Maintain the veterinary laboratory, surgical suites and support spaces.
4. Keep inventory and ensure adequate supplies of materials and instruments used in surgeries, in the veterinary laboratories and in the emergency kits.
5. Maintaining surgical instruments and equipment in proper working order, including the cleaning, care, and sterilization of appropriate supplies.

Key Elements

We are looking for the following minimum qualifications for this role:

1. High School diploma. Work experience in a similar position is an asset. Having an AEP in Animal Care is an asset.
2. Able to work physically (lift up to 20 kg, walk, stand, stoop, etc.).
3. Good observation and organization skills.
4. Good time management.
5. Able to quickly adapt to last minute changes.
6. Understanding of written English is mandatory. Bilingualism in French and English is preferable.

Please note that upon being hired, you will have to undergo an annual tuberculosis test at the expense of the company.

Role Specific Information:

1. Location: 1580 Rue Ida-Métivier, Sherbrooke, Qc, J1E 0B5. Easily accessible using Sherbrooke’s public transit system. Free parking. Electric vehicle charging station.
2. Pay: Starting at 16.75$ per hour. Opportunity to start at a higher level and higher salary with specific research experience. Premiums (overtime, weekends, evenings, etc.).
3. Schedule: Full time, permanent position (37.5 hours/week), depending on the needs, you may have to do overtime. Weekend work (rotation) and bonus ($2.75/hour).

Why Charles River?

1. 3 weeks’ vacation & Personal days.
2. Competitive benefits as of the hiring. We pay up to 85% of premiums (health & dental coverage).
3. Access to a savings and retirement program that includes an employer contribution.
4. Excellent welcome program for new employees as well as in-house advancement and career development opportunities.
5. Access to a doctor and various health professionals (telemedicine).
6. Free gym on site.

If you are interested in contributing to the well-being of our communities, not only across the country but around the world, please join us. This is Your Moment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team.