Veterinary Technician

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 a Veterinary Technician for our Medicine & Surgery team located in Senneville, 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:

• Evaluate and follow the health status of animals under veterinary supervision;
• Work closely with our veterinarians to prepare and perform treatment plans;
• Perform medical treatments, interventions, and diagnostic tests under veterinary supervision;
• Identify potential animal welfare issues and find solutions.

Key Elements

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

• College Diploma in Animal Health, Bioecology or any related Animal Science discipline;
• Able to work physically (lift up to 20 kg, walk, stand, stoop, etc.);
• Good observation skills;
• Problem solving skills.

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

Role Specific Information:

• Location: 22022 route Transcanadienne, Senneville, QC, H9X 1C1;
• Transportation: We offer a free shuttle service from the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue train station and John Abbott College to the Senneville site. Free parking. Electric vehicle charging station;
• Salary: Starting at $20/hrs. Opportunity to start at higher level and higher salary with specific research experience;
• Annual bonus based on performance;
• Schedule: Weekdays, between Monday to Friday. Depending on the needs, you may have to do overtime and weekend rotations;
• Permanent position as of the hiring, full-time 37.5hrs per week.

Why Charles River?

• Competitive benefits as of the hiring. We pay up to 85% of premiums (health & dental coverage);
• Free gym on site;
• Employee and family assistance program;
• Excellent welcome program for new employees as well as in-house advancement and career development opportunities;
• Access to a doctor and various health professionals (telemedicine);
• 3 weeks’ Vacation & 5 Personal day policy;
• Many social activities!

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.