Technologist - Senior

SENECA COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS&TECHNOLOGY•King, ON

24d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will support the safe and efficient operations of the Animal Health Centre and includes responsibility for the live animals on site, student support, teaching support, creation, implementation and maintenance of Animal Health Centre routines, equipment and general oversight of animal care. The Animal Health Centre is licensed by the College of Veterinarians of Ontario and is also a licensed research facility with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness. 2 positions available.

Requirements

Minimum of a two (2) year diploma in Veterinary Technician, or a related field.
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in good standing with the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians (OAVT) is required.
Valid CPR and First Aid certification
Completed WHMIS/Hazardous materials training
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician in private practice and diverse experience preferably with small, large and laboratory animals.
Experience should include inventory control and equipment maintenance.
Strong interpersonal, problem-solving and communication skills (written and verbal) to interact with the college’s multi-cultural/racial/able staff, students and the public.
High degree of personal integrity, reliability, work ethic and acceptance of responsibility are of prime importance.
Ability to organize workload, establish priorities and work with minimal supervision.
Excellent people skills with a positive attitude and teamwork mentality.
Demonstrated ability to provide clarity in guiding/advising others to accurately explain processes and procedures.
Safely handle and manage animals ranging in weight from less than 1 kilogram to more than 500 kilograms, including applying appropriate restraint techniques.
Move, lift, carry, and position materials, supplies, and equipment associated with animal care, including loads of up to approximately 25 kilograms (55 pounds), with or without assistive equipment.
Work safely around a variety of animal species, including small, large, and laboratory animals.
Perform physical tasks associated with animal husbandry, treatment, and facility operations.

Responsibilities

Creates, implements and monitors protocols (as per ministry guidelines) for the safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials
Implements and maintains protocols for equipment in the AHC.
Maintains appropriate husbandry for on-site animals and confirms safe operational standards are achieved.
Ensures that all areas of AHC are organized and maintained in a manner to support humane, safe and efficient receiving, handling, housing and treatment, and disposition of animals
Ensures that all aspects of Ministry of Labour and Health Canada Radiation Safety regulations are complied with.
Participates in coordinating equipment repairs, purchases and supplies.
Demonstrates and provides instructions on husbandry, Diagnostic imaging, sterilizing and surgical assistance, numerous laboratory and animal handling techniques to students.
Collaborates with teaching staff on technical aspects for both clinic and laboratories.
Participates in veterinarian-led daily rounds of animal patients to verify student observations and implement veterinary instructions. ( as appropriate)
Evaluates students’ technical skills using instructor-developed guidelines and criteria.
Regularly communicates with management, faculty, staff and students
Other duties as assigned.