Laboratory Animal Attendant
2 weeks ago
**Purpose**:
The primary responsibility of this position is to provide relief animal and specie care and husbandry.
**Education**:
Education: Graduate of a college program, minimum 2-year duration, with a Diploma of Animal Health or Veterinary Technology, or equivalent such as 2 years practical experience working in a research facility environment (Research Lab Animal Technician RLAT certificate) in addition to the required minimum years of experience indicated below. RVT, RLAT a definite asset.
**Experience**:
One year of hands-on animal care in a research or teaching environment an asset. Reporting conditions observed for subsequent follow-up.
**Skills**:
- Ability to assess health status in rodents, rabbits, amphibians, and non-human primates.
- Ability to complete basic animal nursing care (i.e. wound care, pill administration, SC, IP and IM injections) and complete documentation.
- Ability to complete tasks indicated (as per verbal and written instructions from Vivaria Supervisor or Veterinarian).
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
- The role is required to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs.).
**Additional Notes**:
***York University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by York University regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation.**
***We are committed to enhancing our environmentally and socially responsible practices for the benefit of all members of the York community. Our long term perspective recognizes our responsibility to be innovators and to continually work as a community to reduce our ecological impact.**
***PLEASE NOTE: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Applications must be received by 11:55 pm EST on the posted deadline date, if applicable. Posting deadlines can be updated, or modified, at any time based on hiring needs. Please refer to the York U Career Portal when confirming posting deadlines.
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