Animal husbandry attendant
Carleton University’s Animal Care Veterinary Services Department based in Ottawa, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Animal husbandry attendant. Carleton University’s Animal Care Veterinary Services Department specializes in providing essential veterinary care to support research involving animals. It offer medical treatments, surgical procedures, and preventive care to ensure the well-being of various species used in scientific studies. Carleton University promoting animal welfare while facilitating groundbreaking scientific advancements. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as shttps://carleton.ca/oon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: Carleton University
Department: Animal Care Veterinary Services
Position: Animal husbandry attendant
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: $22.00 – $26.00 hourly
Employment Type: Casual
Job Category: Technician
Location: Ottawa, ON, CA
Shift: 14 Hours/Week, Daily and Weekend
Job ID: J0624-0305
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education:Â Candidates should have completion of veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technology Diploma
Experience: Candidates should have one-year experience in a rodent husbandry including clean and dirty cage wash procedures
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should have the ability to consistently stand and sit for long periods of time
- The candidates should have the ability to lift and move at least 50 pounds
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have no known allergies to rats or mice
- The candidates should have effective oral and written communication skills and work effectively as a team member
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to independently perform daily or weekend animal checks and husbandry for rodents and aquatic species
- The candidates should be able to document clinical cases and competently administer oral, topical, and injectable treatments as directed by the veterinarian or supervisor
- The candidates should be able to wean pups following Carleton University’s Standard Operating Procedures
- The candidates should be able to lift and move large feed and bedding bags and prepare cage and bottle supplies for daily husbandry
- The candidates should be able to restock supplies in all areas of the facility and participate in laundry duties
- The candidates should be able to disinfect holding rooms and surgical suites and comfortable with euthanasia techniques and tissue collection
- The candidates should be able to monitor rodents post-operatively and assist with post-op care
- The candidates should be able to work with large equipment such as a cage washer and perform other related duties
- The candidate should have the ability to work 1-2 weekends a month, over holidays, and ideally 2-5 weekday shifts a month during the summer semester as needs in the facility arise
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
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