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Charles River Laboratories

Assistant Veterinary Technician

Montreal, QC, Canada

Salary: $20/hr. · Full-time

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Pay: Salary: $20/hr.
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 20, 2026
Experience: At least 1 year of relevant experience working with animals;
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 21, 2026

Original job description

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Overview

As an Assistant Veterinary Technician for our Veterinary Services team at the Senneville location, you will perform intermediate tasks and procedures, supporting department work within a team.

In This Role, Primary Responsibilities Include

Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals worked with through gentle, positive human-animal interactions;
Work under technician’s close supervision in all aspects of the assigned studies;
Perform tasks such as preparing treatments, BW/FC, IM & SC injections, BT under the supervision of a technician;
Collect, document, review, and verify data on forms, or in electronic data capture systems;
Ensure that a safe working environment is maintained by observing all safety procedures and working methods by making proper use of protective clothing and equipment, and by reading, understanding, and following all safety documents issued.

Key Elements

If you have the following qualifications, we'll train you for the rest:

High School diploma;
AEP in Animal Care is an asset;
At least 1 year of relevant experience working with animals;
Physically able to work (lift up to 20kg, walk, stand, squat, etc.);
Able to follow strict and precise instructions/procedures;
Manage multiple tasks and priorities to achieve goals;
Team player with a collaborative and positive attitude;
Open-minded and eager to learn in a lab environment.

Please note that upon being hired, you will have to undergo an annual tuberculosis test covered by the company.

Role Specific Information

Location: 22022 route Transcanadienne, Senneville, QC, H9X 1C1;
Transportation: We offer a shuttle service from Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue train station and John Abbott College to the Senneville site. In addition, the site is accessible from the Anse-à-l’Orme REM station via STM bus services. Free parking. Electric vehicle charging station;
Annual bonus based on performance;
Schedule: During weekdays, working hours can vary between 7:00 am and 5:15 pm. Depending on the company's needs, you may have to work weekends and holidays;
Permanent position as of the hiring, full-time 37.5hrs per week;
Salary: $20/hr.

Why Charles River ?

We offer competitive benefits and advantages from day one to support your well-being;
Free gym on site;
Employee and family assistance program;
Excellent welcome program for new employees as well as in-house advancement and career development opportunities;
Access to a doctor and various health professionals (telemedicine);
3 weeks’ Vacation & 5 Personal day policy;
Many social activities!

If you are interested in contributing to the well-being of our communities, not only across the country but around the world, please join us. This is Your Moment.

About Safety Assessment

Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.

We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

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Responsibilities

Provide humane care for laboratory animals and support assigned studies under close technician supervision. Prepare treatments, perform specified procedures, and collect, document, review, and verify study data while following safety requirements.

Requirements

A high school diploma and at least one year of relevant animal-care experience are required; an AEP in Animal Care is an asset. Candidates must be physically able to perform the work, follow precise procedures, manage multiple priorities, and contribute positively as a team member.

Skills

Animal Welfare
Humane Animal Care
Animal Handling
Treatment Preparation
Intramuscular Injections
Subcutaneous Injections
Blood Collection
Data Collection
Data Documentation
Data Verification
Following Procedures
Safety Procedures
Task Prioritization
Teamwork
Attention To Detail
Physical Stamina

Benefits

Performance-Based Annual Bonus
Free On-Site Gym
Employee And Family Assistance Program
Career Development Opportunities
Telemedicine Access
Three Weeks Of Vacation
Five Personal Days
Social Activities
Free Parking
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Shuttle Service

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Keywords

Animal Welfare
Humane Animal Care
Laboratory Animals
Veterinary Services
Animal Care
Treatment Preparation
Intramuscular Injections
Subcutaneous Injections
Blood Collection
Study Procedures
Data Collection
Data Documentation
Electronic Data Capture
Data Review
Data Verification
Safety Procedures
Protective Equipment
Animal Care AEP
Preclinical Drug Development
Safety Assessment
Toxicology
Good Laboratory Practice
Non-GLP
Biotechnology Research

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