Weekend/Casual Animal Husbandry Attendant

Carleton University • Contract • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada • USD $ 35.70k - USD $ 41.48k / year • 4w ago

Duties and Responsibilities:

Casual Assignment

Carleton University has a current opening for a casual animal attendant. Candidate must have the ability to work 1-2 weekends a month. The ideal candidate would also be available over holidays and occasionally Mon-Fri 8-4pm as needed to replace full time staff on vacation. This position may provide an opportunity for part-time to full-time hours eventually

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.