Animal Surgery Technician

6 months ago


Laval, Canada Charles River Laboratories Full time

As an **Animal Surgery Technician** for our Veterinary Care team in **Laval**, 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:

- Prepare and perform surgical procedures in accordance with the requirements of the studies
- Perform complex study specific surgeries in a wide variety of animal species
- Perform training, coaching, and signing off on activities for more junior technicians prior to being assigned on a study
- Work with managers to delegate projects, technical work, and administrative duties as appropriate
- Provide leadership and counsel for the surgery team

**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
- At least 5 years’ experience in surgery (animal or human)
- Experience in surgery with small and large animals
- Able to work physically (lift up to 20 kg, walk, stand, stoop, etc.)
- Understanding of written English is mandatory. Bilingualism 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**:

- Location: Laval / Free parking / Near the subway Montmorency
- Premiums: Weekend (2.75$//hrs), Holidays (double time), Overtime (time and half)
- Schedule: Monday to Friday daytime. Depending on the needs, you will have to do overtime and weekend rotation
- 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)
- Paid development training
- Employee and family assistance program
- Access to a doctor and various health professionals (telemedicine)
- Vacation & 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

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Language training provided
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

**Experience**:

- surgery (human or animal): 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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