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Laboratory Facilitator, Veterinary Technology

Douglas College7 days ago
Hybrid
CA$58,304 - CA$65,630/year
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Transit-accessible campuses
Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
Competitive salaries

About the role

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location

Coquitlam Campus

Salary Range

$58,304 to $65,630 annually. Salary scale and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity

You have a deep commitment to veterinary science and you’re driven to inspire others who are just as passionate about this field as you are. You’re exceptional at guiding students through proper lab procedures, preparing engaging assignments, and creating an encouraging environment where students are motivated to learn. With your values on safety and compassion, you’ll play a key role in shaping the next generation of veterinary professionals.

If this sounds like you, we need your talents! Apply to the Laboratory Facilitator – Veterinary Technology position, and join our dedicated and supportive team.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

  • Transit-accessible campuses
  • Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
  • Competitive salaries
  • Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
  • Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
  • Professional Development funding
  • Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

For more benefits information, click here**!**

WHAT IT TAKES

  • Excellent working knowledge of the operation and routine maintenance of a veterinary facility, including laboratory, surgical, radiology and anesthetic equipment and apparatus together with a good working knowledge of safety measures related to the operation of a veterinary facility including WHMIS and GHS
  • Demonstrated experience speaking to groups and preparing written materials for lab assignments. Experience creating Standard Operating Procedures is an asset.
  • Good working knowledge of the English language (written and verbal).
  • A demonstrated ability to:
    • handle different animal species compassionately and with the use of accepted professional best practices.
    • perform all duties of a veterinary technologist, including, but not limited to, anesthesia, dentistry, nursing, radiography and laboratory procedures.
    • manage multiple ongoing patient and student needs (i.e. multi-task).
    • adapt to changing situations with a calm demeanour.
    • communicate courteously and effectively in person, in writing, and over the telephone with students, faculty, administrators, staff, and the public.

For the Full Job Description, click here.

Additional Information

This temporary, full-time (35 hours per week) 8-month repeating term position is available starting August 25, 2025. Regular hours of work are Monday – Friday, 7 am – 5pm. Shift days and times may change depending on the Department’s need. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required. The position is located at the Coquitlam campus; however, successful candidate must be available for occasional work at the New Westminster campus and off-site locations. Douglas College is committed to supporting a healthy work/life balance for employees. A modified/flexible schedule and/or hybrid work from home arrangement may be considered, subject to the terms of the College’s Work From Home Policy.

Posting Number

02547SA

Position Title

Laboratory Facilitator, Veterinary Technology

Anticipated Start Date

08/25/2025

End Date

05/31/2026

Needs a Criminal Records Check

No

How To Apply

Open Date

07/03/2025

Close Date

07/09/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Minimum Number of References

Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

Important Note

Qualified internal applicants must apply by July 9, 2025 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.

About Douglas College

Higher Education
1001-5000

Douglas College is one of the largest degree-granting colleges in British Columbia, educating close to 25,000 students a year. With two major campuses - one in New Westminster and one in Coquitlam - directly on SkyTrain lines, Douglas is one of the most accessible post-secondary institutions in Metro Vancouver.

Douglas offers the most bachelor’s degrees and post-degree programs of any college in B.C., and is noted for combining the academic foundations of a university with the career-ready skills of a college. Because of the College’s strong academic base, the majority of these for-credit courses transfer to different research universities in B.C. and across Canada, providing students with flexible pathways to reach their academic goals.

Over 960 experienced, teaching-focused faculty bring both academic rigor and real-world experience to the classroom at Douglas. Outside the classroom, over 900 other employees work together to create a friendly, inspiring, supportive and respectful environment.