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Summer student - Veterinary Assistant Technician

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Description

Charles River Laboratories is looking for a summer student Veterinary Assistant Technician in Senneville, Quebec, to contribute to the well-being of laboratory animals and support the integrity of pre-clinical studies. Key duties include animal handling, data collection, administering simple medical treatments under supervision, and maintaining the cleanliness and proper function of veterinary laboratories and surgical areas.

What We're Looking For

Handling animals,Data collection (body weight, body temperature, clinical signs),Perform simple medical treatments under veterinary supervision,Maintain the veterinary laboratory, surgical rooms, and support spaces clean,Maintaining surgical instruments and equipment in proper working order (cleaning, care, and sterilization of appropriate supplies)

Ideal Candidate

Currently an Animal Health Technology or Veterinary Medicine student,Physically able to work (lift up to 20 kg, walk, stand, stoop, etc.),Ability to quickly adapt to changes and manage stress effectively,Demonstrate excellent teamwork and communication skills

Minimum Education

Animal Health Technology or Veterinary Medicine student (Post-secondary diploma or degree in progress)

Hard Skills

Animal handling
Data collection
Medical treatments (simple)
Surgical instrument maintenance (cleaning, care, sterilization)

Soft Skills

Adaptability
Stress management
Teamwork
Communication

Work Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:15 pm (37.5 hours/week). May include working 5 days per week between Monday and Sunday based on operational needs.

Benefits

Free on-site gym
On-site cafeteria
Employee and family assistance program
Excellent welcome program for new employees
Many social activities
Earnings + incentives
Retirement benefits
Vacation + time away
Recognition
Employee assistance fund
Professional development opportunities
Career development
Awards
Educational support
Employee well-being support
Family support programs
Parental benefits + family formation benefits
Work-life balance flexibility
Culture of belonging
11 employee resource groups (ERGs) with >4,000 members
Opportunities for paid volunteer time off
Community outreach + matching gift + engagement activities

Special Commitments

Must undergo an annual tuberculosis test at the expense of the company.

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About the Company

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Charles River Laboratories

Charles River Laboratories is a leading global provider of essential products and services that help pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, government agencies, and academic institutions accelerate their research and drug development efforts. In Quebec, the company operates world-class facilities in Senneville, Laval, and Saint-Constant, specializing in preclinical research, safety assessment, and laboratory sciences.

Scientific
Collaborative
Purpose-driven
Innovative
Global
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