Ccm Rvt Supervisor

Staff - Union

Job Category

CUPE 116

Job Profile

CUPE 116 Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 4

Job Title

CCM RVT Supervisor

Department

Project Support | Animal Care Services

Compensation Range

Posting End Date

September 15, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Ongoing

Job Summary

Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVTs) Supervisors are responsible for leading a team of RVTs through the daily operations involved in directly supporting the animal-based research community associated with the University of British Columbia by providing a high level of surgical and technical skills and related project support, working closely with the Clinical Veterinarians, RVT Project Leads, the Animal Care Team, internal researchers and industry partners.

ACS is a rapidly growing and dynamic environment in which staff partner with researchers from both academia and industry. Research conducted at the three ACS facilities encompasses a broad range of topics from furthering our understanding of basic medical sciences, to enhancing our abilities to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease in human and non-human animals. The work environment is technically complex with the use of computerized large animal anesthesia machines, diagnostic laboratory equipment, and digital environmental monitoring tools.

Organizational Status

Reports to the Project Manager and may take direction from the Senior Manager, Project Services and CCM Operations Manager. Works closely with the CCM ACT Supervisor, Project Coordinator, other RVTs, the Animal Care Technicians (ACTs), and Clinical Veterinarians. Liaises with researchers and their teams.

CCM is a multi-species facility specialized in supporting animal research at UBC through surgical support, training, diagnostic and pathology support as well as housing. As part of UBC Animal Care Services (ACS), the largest animal care program in Western Canada and the second largest in Canada, CCM is responsible for providing research support to the animal-based research community associated with the University of British Columbia and its affiliates through its veterinary services team, the compliance team, the training team, the procurement team and its facilities. ACS is committed to providing excellence in research support to all UBC researchers with accountability, communication, cooperation, customer service and integrity. ACS reports to the Vice President Research & Innovation.

Work Performed

The RVT Supervisor directs a team of technologists who have day-to-day responsibility for animal care. This team supports complex animal research projects and ensures the proper discharge of daily tasks and technical procedures as requested by the Project Manager, CCM Operations Manager, Veterinarians or Principal Investigators.

Responsibilities include:
Provide consistent, high quality and compassionate care to all animals in accordance with the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) guidelines and established research protocols.

Responsible for the supervision of ACS RVT staff, establishing clear definitions of responsibility and workload to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the facility, providing training and performance evaluation, and participating in the recruitment of new staff.

Acts as a mentor by providing leadership and support to colleagues and volunteers.

Oversight on all education, orientation and training of RVT team that is required for their role including instruction and training in the use of specialized techniques and equipment (user orientation and staff onboarding).

Provide instruction and training in laboratory animal science and veterinary procedures to the research community at UBC, as well as lower mainland biotechnology industry partners, ACS staff and volunteers.

Responsible for daily inspection, observation, and treatment of unusual or unexpected conditions that arise in the course of protocol adherence, including those requiring immediate action and notification to the Clinical Veterinarian and/or investigators.

Perform advanced veterinary procedures on a wide range of research animal species without assistance or supervision to include, but not limited to: administration of medications or other substances by injection, orally, or topically; preparing surgical rooms including preparing instruments, supplies, and the animal; advanced anesthetic induction and monitoring, maintenance and recovery; surgical and imaging modalities assistance; performing intensive postoperative care; euthanasia; necropsies; collection of biological samples; calculation and administration of multimodal continuous rate infusions; creating medical entries in records; conduct health checks; handle and restrain animals; perform husbandry duties; and facility maintenance.

May assist with and oversee the technical aspects of specialized complex projects as assigned including but not limited to: determining staffing res