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Student Veterinary Technician Lab Assistant

Job ID: KAC-129

Job Title: Student Veterinary Technician Lab Assistant

Location:  Kingston

Term Date:  Sept - Dec (Fall)

Department: School of Applied Sciences & Computing

Reporting To: Department Manager

Number of Positions: 2

POSITION SUMMARY

The Student Veterinary Technician Lab Assistant on Kingston Campus reports to the Veterinary Technical Support Staff, and under the guidance of the designate, will work up to 9-hours per week (primarily working weekends but may be scheduled during the week) for no more than 13-weeks. The position assists the department with a variety of functions and services, such as animal care, animal colony monitoring and animal facility care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assists in providing care of rodent colonies on weekdays, weekends and holidays. Care include feeding, watering, cage changing/washing, performing health assessments, etc. Weekday shifts will be scheduled around class schedules.
  • Assists in providing care for cats and dogs on weekdays, weekends and holidays. Care includes providing enrichment, cleaning, feeding, medicating, performing health assessments and updating medical records. 
  • Monitor animal rooms to ensure welfare of housed animals.
  • Assists veterinary staff with admitting and discharging cats and dogs.
  • Assists with administrative-related and logistic tasks, including updating or entering data into medical charts and online medical software, scheduling and programming, and preparing reports when required.
  • Actively participate and staff committees as necessary and appropriate.
  • Performs other miscellaneous, related duties as assigned by the designate such as stocking labs and animal rooms, operating the cage washer and laundry units, cleaning and disinfecting animal housing, preparing disinfectants for labs and animal rooms.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Completion of a minimum of a one animal handling course in the Veterinary Health Programs

Other Required Qualifications:

  • The student must be enrolled in the Veterinary Technology program.
  • The student must be vaccinated against rabies.
  • The student Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Time management, strong organizational skills, and an attention to detail.
  • Adaptable with the ability to problem solve.
  • Ability to effectively work independently with instruction, or collaboratively as part of a team.
  • General knowledge of standard computer applications (MS word, Excel, Teams, & Email).
  • High degree of integrity for maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Physical/Work Environment Essential Requirements: 

  • The successful incumbent must have the ability to report to the work location.

Salary & Terms

  • Start Rate: $17.95/hour, plus 6% in lieu of vacation
  • Hours per week: 9
  • Posted Date: August 11, 2026
  • Closing Date: September 4, 2026 (4:00 p.m.)

Terms of Employment:

  • Must be currently enrolled in Full-Time studies at St. Lawrence College OR returning to Full-Time studies in the immediate upcoming semester.
  • Must be in good academic standing for full duration of employment.
  • Must sign and abide by St. Lawrence College’s Confidentiality Agreement.

How to Prepare your Application for Submission: You will be able to attach only one document to your application. To prepare your application: Combine your cover letter and resume as one document. Save your document in .PDF, .doc, or .docx format using Last Name, First Name as your naming convention. Click on the Apply Here link and complete the application form. Attach your cover letter/resume document to the application form.

NOTE: In order to determine eligibility for TSA funding, applicants must complete an Employment on Campus Assessment Form. (link here)

THIS IS A TERM BARGAINING UNIT POSITION

This competition will be processed in accordance with College policy, the Academic and Support Staff Collective Agreements. In addition to comparing candidates’ qualifications and experience to the listed technical skills, education, work experience, and personal characteristics (values, attitudes, motivation, and performance), the seniority of Bargaining Unit members will be considered. If the search extends beyond the Bargaining Unit, consideration will be given to accumulated service with the College.

St. Lawrence College is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from members of the designated groups, including women, racialized minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation and identity.  St. Lawrence College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. SLC provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Belonging, People and Culture at employ@sl.on.ca. To obtain a copy of this position vacancy or any of the position related documents in an alternate format please contact employ@sl.on.ca and our Talent Management Consultants will address your requests for accommodation confidentially.

This job opportunity is open to both internal and external applicants. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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