Animal Care Technician III

Job summary

The Animal Care Technician III performs technical procedures, administers medications, and monitors the health of laboratory animals. They collaborate with veterinarians and researchers to ensure humane care and maintain detailed treatment records.

Job details

Classification & Regular Hours Hours per Week: 35 Level: N Please note, there are multiple vacancies available. About Western Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference. About Us Animal Care and Veterinary Services is dedicated to supporting and advancing safe and ethical animal-based research at Western and its affiliates through the following services: Oversight of Western Animal Care Facilities and those of Affiliated Institutions Institutional Animal-Based Research Support Quality Assurance (QA) Programs Animal Use Protocol (AUP) Review Sick Animal Response (SAR) Program Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Policy Development and Review Animal User Training Programs Responsibilities The Animal Care Technician III will perform technical procedures to support the care and treatment of laboratory animals in accordance with approved animal use protocols. The role will administer medications, perform subcutaneous injections and other approved technical procedures, assist with minor procedures and sick animal response, monitor animal health, and maintain treatment and procedural records. Working closely with veterinarians, researchers, and other animal care staff, the Animal Care Technician III helps ensure the safe, humane, and effective care of research animals while supporting animal-based research. Qualifications Education: 2-year community college diploma Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Diploma and/or Registered Laboratory Animal Technician (RLAT) Experience: 4 years of experience working as a veterinary or animal care technician in an animal care setting, handling and monitoring the health of animals Experience working in a research or laboratory setting preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Familiarity with animal "normals" for a variety of animal species Ability to provide timely and consistent animal husbandry that complies with all relevant policies and procedures, and recognize and report animal health issues Ability to maintain animal care standards in accordance with regulatory guidelines and legislation Ability to consistently utilize ergonomically sound processes in accordance with guidelines Ability to foster collaboration and respect among team members Verbal communication skills to clearly express ideas in an objective manner, and adapt communication style to suit the situation and audience Ability to maintain a positive, outgoing attitude with genuine customer service orientation Ability and willingness to employ a consultative and collaborative approach to addressing issues and making decisions Ability to assess current process and protocols and make recommendations for improvement Ability to work within a flexible schedule to accommodate the University’s events and activities Ability to follow formal business practices and maintain electronic and physical records and documentation with high attention to detail Discretion, tact and maturity to deal with highly confidential subjects or issues Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite Ability to ensure a safe environment by identifying, resolving and reporting safety hazards Union Statement Western welcomes applications from all qualified individuals; however, it is the university's policy to give first consideration to all qualified UWOSA applicants. Background Checks Please note, successful applicants may be required to produce a current Police Information Check from a police service prior to commencing employment. Western Values Diversity The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194. Please Note: This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Interested applicants are asked to visit https://recruit.uwo.ca for further information and to apply online referencing job #44413 by 11:59PM on September 17, 2026.

What you’ll do

The Animal Care Technician III performs technical procedures, administers medications, and monitors the health of laboratory animals. They collaborate with veterinarians and researchers to ensure humane care and maintain detailed treatment records.

Requirements

Requires a 2-year community college diploma and RVT or RLAT certification, along with 4 years of experience in animal care. Experience in a research or laboratory setting is preferred.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Animal Husbandry
• Medication Administration
• Subcutaneous Injections
• Animal Health Monitoring
• Technical Procedures
• Record Keeping
• Customer Service
• Collaboration
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Safety Hazard Identification
• Regulatory Compliance
• Verbal Communication

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Healthcare
• Education