Registered Veterinary Technician

The University of British Columbia
Full-time vancouver, metro vancouver regional district Bio & Pharmacology & Health
Posted:
June 06, 2026
Location:
vancouver, metro vancouver regional district, Canada

Job Description

Staff - Union Job Category CUPE 116 – Research Assistant/Technician 3

Department: Project Support | Animal Care Services

Posting End Date: June 15, 2026 (applications accepted until 11:59 PM on that date)

Job Summary

Registered Veterinary Technologists (RVTs) in Animal Care Services (ACS) are responsible for directly supporting the animal‑based research community associated with the University of British Columbia. They provide a high level of surgical and technical skills and related project support, working closely with Clinical Veterinarians and the Animal Care Team. ACS partners with researchers from academia and industry across three facilities: the Centre for Comparative Medicine (CCM), the Centre for Disease Modeling (CDM) and the Modified Barrier Facility (MBF). The role requires knowledge of handling animals exposed to hazardous, bio‑hazardous, and radioactive agents, and adherence to strict safety protocols.

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: vancouver, Canada
Posted: June 06, 2026
Deadline: July 16, 2026