Veterinary and Controlled Drug Associate

Job Overview

As a Veterinary and Controlled Drug Associate for our Laboratory Animal Medicine and Surgery team at the Senneville location, you will be responsible for ordering, receiving, dispensing, and performing inventory for controlled drugs and veterinary medication. You will also support the veterinary team with administrative tasks.

In this role, primary responsibilities include:

• Order, receive, conduct inventory, follow up, distribution and the destruction of controlled and non-controlled substances.
• Prepare and manage the documentation related to controlled substances.
• Collaborate, coordinate and communicate effectively with technical teams, veterinarians and other departments to ensure the smooth running of the activities requiring a controlled substance.
• Support the veterinarians with administrative tasks such as:
  • Reviewing and approving animal health reports.
  • Reviewing and approving pre-approved rooms.
  • Reviewing and approving pest control reports.
  • Drafting veterinary intervention plans.
  • Reviewing and approving other documents as needed under veterinary guidance.
• Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals worked with through gentle, positive human-animal interactions.
• Perform basic tasks of the department which may include: 
  • Provide specialized training to other departments when required.
  • Perform animal handling and restraint activities following applicable protocols.
• 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.
• Ensure the integrity of the studies and fulfill the regulatory agencies requirements by performing the activities according to the Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Business Operating Procedures (BOP) and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) rules.
• Identify problems or potential problems in the conduct of daily activities.
• Be a reference and support less experienced employees when performing certain technical activities.

Key Elements

We are looking for the following minimum qualifications for this role:

• College Diploma.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Veterinary Associate or equivalent experience.
• CALAS certification is an asset.
• Independently perform a variety of complex tasks and responsibilities while exercising sound judgment and decision-making under general supervision.
• Effectively manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines to achieve individual and team objectives in a fast-paced environment.
• Utilize computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and validated systems, to accurately document, track, and communicate information.
• Perform physically demanding work, including lifting and moving materials, while completing the majority of tasks in a standing position.

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 1C.
• 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: Monday-Friday, day schedule
• Permanent position as of the hiring, full-time 37.5hrs per week;
• Salary: The hiring range for this position is $53,000 – 67,000. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications and location.

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.