Veterinary Technician Iii

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** (Ouest Island of Montreal), 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
- Able to work physically (lift up to 20 kg, walk, stand, stoop, etc.)
- Good observation and communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- 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: Senneville / Free parking / Free shuttle service from the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue train station and John Abbott College to the Senneville site
- Salary: Starting at $22/hrs. Opportunity to start at higher level and higher salary with specific research experience
- 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)
- Paid development training
- Free gym on site
- Cafeteria on site
- Employee and family assistance program
- Access to a doctor and various health professionals (telemedicine)
- 3 weeks’ vacation & 5 Personal days per year
- 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

**About Safety Assessment**
Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.