Veterinary Technician

• Req ID #: 234525
• Montreal, QC, CA
• 1st
• Full time

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to help discover, develop, and safely manufacture new pharmacotherapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people around the world. Whatever your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales, or another field, your skills will play an important role in the work we do. In return, we will help you build a career you can be passionate about.

Job Overview

As a Veterinary Technician for our Medicine & Surgery team located at our Senneville site, you will be responsible for the well-being of all our research animals. Your success will ensure the health of our animals and the integrity of our preclinical studies.

In this role, the main responsibilities will include:

• Assess and monitor the health status of animals under veterinary supervision;
• Work closely with our veterinarians to prepare and execute treatment plans;
• Perform treatments, medical procedures, and diagnostic tests under veterinary supervision;
• Identify potential animal well-being issues and find solutions.
• The minimum qualifications sought for this position are as follows:
• Diploma in Animal Health Technology – New graduates are welcome!;
• Diploma in Bioecology, Biology, Biotechnology, or any other related field with at least 2 years of recent work experience with animals as a Technician;
• Physically able to work (lift up to 20kg, walk, stand, crouch, etc.);
• Good observational skills;
• Problem-solving skills.

Please note that upon hiring, you will need to undergo an annual tuberculosis test at the company's expense.

Role-specific Information

• Location: 22022 Transcanadienne route, Senneville, QC, H9X 1C1;
• Transport: We offer a shuttle service from Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue train station, John Abbott College, and the REM station at Anse à l'Orme to the Senneville site. Free parking. Electric car charging station;
• Salary: Starting at 23.50$/hr. Possibility to start at a higher level with a higher salary with specific research experience;
• Annual performance-based bonus;
• Schedule: Weekday schedule from Monday to Friday. Depending on company needs, you may have to do weekend rotations;
• Permanent position upon hiring, full-time at 37.5 hrs per week.

Why Charles River?

• We offer competitive benefits and perks right from the start to support your well-being;
• Free gym on-site;
• Employee and family assistance program;
• Excellent onboarding program for new employees and internal growth and professional development opportunities;
• Access to a doctor and various health professionals at all times (telemedicine);
• 3 weeks of vacation and 5 days of personal leave;
• Many social activities organized!

If you want to contribute to the well-being of our communities, not only across the country, but around the world, join the team. It's Your Moment.

About Safety Assessment

Charles River is a company committed to helping its partners accelerate the preclinical development of their drugs with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities, and expert regulatory advice. From specialized toxicology and studies enabling the submission of an Investigational New Drug (IND) application to customized formulas and full assistance for laboratories, our experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid bottlenecks for a smooth and efficient path to market. Approximately 300 IND studies are conducted annually at our safety assessment centers.

About Charles River

Charles River is an international contract research organization (CRO) in early-phase research. We have leveraged our strong foundations in laboratory medicine and veterinary science to create a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, compliant with Good Laboratory Practices and others, to provide our clients with comprehensive support, from target identification to preclinical development. Charles River also offers a range of products and services to support our clients' laboratory testing and manufacturing activities. This extensive portfolio of products and services allows our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, reducing costs, increasing productivity, and improving efficiency for a faster time to market.

With over 20,000 employees at 110 sites in 20 countries, we are strategically positioned to coordinate global resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives to address our clients' unique challenges. Our client base includes international biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, public agencies, and teaching, research, and hospital institutions worldwide.

Charles River takes very seriously its contribution to the efforts made to improve the quality of life for as many people as possible. Our sense of mission, scientific excellence, and determination drive us every day. We know that our work contributes to improving the health and well-being of countless men, women, and children around the world. We are proud to have contributed to the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.

For more information, visit www.criver.com.