Surgical Veterinary Technician

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Toronto General Hospital Research Institute
Reports to: Site Supervisor
Grade: B0:07
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $32.87 - $41.09 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: 7 am- 3 pm Weekdays
Status: Full-Time Temporary (1 year maternity leave)
Closing Date: September 20, 2024

Position Summary:

University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Surgical Veterinary Technician in our Animal Resource Centre. Surgical Veterinary Technicians, within UHN's Animal Resource Centre, are responsible for the daily operations of the surgical suites in the animal facilities. It encompasses surgical suite preparation; induction and monitoring of anesthesia; surgical assists; instruction in and assistance with various procedures; responsibility for drugs and supplies; monitoring biohazard and radioactive waste; laboratory animal technician duties and administrative duties; As required this position involves the performance of routine daily animal care duties, including feeding, watering, and cleaning the animals; daily treatments; maintenance of the physical plant in good working order; and providing assistance to research staff.

Duties

• Surgical Suite Preparation and Maintenance - schedule surgeries, organize and set up surgical suites, obtain supplies, prepare surgical pack and sterilize instruments, ensure equipment is maintained and repaired.
• Anesthesia and Surgery - perform anesthetic inductions, monitor anesthetic levels during surgery and recovery, surgical assistance at times.
• Training and Assistance - provide training or assistance to research staff on various technical procedures, blood sampling, animal restraint etc.
• Drugs and Supplies - order and dispense various drugs and surgical supplies under veterinary supervision, maintain records, inventories etc.
• Plant Maintenance and Waste - perform routine daily cleaning and maintenance in accordance with standard operating procedures, ensure approved biohazard waste is autoclaved and monitor use of radioactive substances within facility
• Ensure surgical rooms are in compliance with standards issued by the Department, CVO, OMAF and CCAC
• Animal care and health - perform routine daily animal care duties as needed. Feeding, watering, room checks, transferring animals, daily health monitoring and observations, administer treatments advised by veterinarian etc.

• ​​​​​Completion of a Veterinary Technology or recognized equivalent program
• RLAT certification with Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science preferred.
  Minimum one year practical and related experience
• 1-3 years of experience in a laboratory animal facility or a veterinary clinic
• Experience handling laboratory animals; both rodents and larger animal species
• Ability to utilize Excel, Word and Outlook at moderate proficiency
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• No known allergies to animals
• Exercise initiative and time management skills
• Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Exercise good judgement with ability to multi-task
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies
• Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.