Weekend/casual Animal Husbandry Attendant

3 days ago

Ottawa, Canada Carleton University Full time

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
Casual Assignment

The incumbent will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

- Independently perform daily/weekend animal checks and husbandry for rodents and aquatic species
- Document clinical cases and competently administer oral, topical and injectable treatments as directed by the veterinarian or supervisor
- Wean pups following Carleton Universities Standard Operating Procedures
- Able to lift and move large feed and bedding bags as required
- Prepare cage and bottle supplies for daily husbandry
- Restock supplies in all areas of the facility as required
- Participate in laundry duties
- Disinfect holding rooms and surgical suites
- Monitor rodents post-operatively and assist with post-op care
- Should be comfortable with euthanasia techniques and tissue collection
- Must have effective oral and written communication skills and work effectively as a team member
- Works with large equipment such as a cage washer
- Perform other related duties as required

**Qualifications**:
The incumbent must possess the following physical qualifications:

- Ability to consistently stand and sit for long periods of time
- Ability to lift and move at least 50 pounds
- No known allergies to rats or mice

**Education and Experience**:
**The above is normally acquired through the completion of**:

- Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technology Diploma
- Asset of one-year experience in a rodent husbandry

**HR Note**:
Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.

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