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Union: Non-Union Management
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Research Centre
Department: Animal Resources Centre
Reports to: Alyssa Goldstein
Salary Range: $129,267 to $161,584 per annum
Hours: 37.5/hour
Status: Permanent Full Time
Shifts: Days
Closing Date: May 11, 2026

Position Summary

The University Health Network Animal Resource Centre (UHN ARC) operates across six sites in the City of Toronto and supports one of the largest hospital-based research animal programs in Canada. The ARC facilitates translational research for over 200 investigators across five research institutes, with more than 900 approved animal use protocols. Facilities include integrated multi-modal imaging, behavioural testing suites, and surgical operating rooms, supporting work with a wide range of laboratory animal species.

This is a permanent, full-time position reporting to the Director, Veterinary Services, Animal Resource Centre.

Duties

• The Clinical Veterinarian provides comprehensive clinical and research support within a dynamic, multi-site program. 
• Providing timely and responsive clinical, diagnostic, and veterinary care to a wide range of species
• Oversight of the preventative medicine and health surveillance program
• Supporting investigators in the development and use of appropriate animal models
• Assisting with pre-, intra-, and post-operative surgical procedures, including anesthesia and analgesia
• Developing study-specific humane endpoints in collaboration with Principal Investigators (PIs), Animal Care Committees (ACC), and ARC staff
• Updating and maintaining site- and study-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Working collaboratively with animal care, husbandry, and supervisory staff to evaluate and maintain high standards of animal care across dynamically changing colonies and research needs
• Contributing to the ARC Quality Assurance Program
• Supporting the development and delivery of ARC training programs for researchers and animal care staff
• Participating in ACC activities, including pre-submission veterinary protocol review, post-approval monitoring
• Providing consistent, evidence-based veterinary expertise to support ACC review and decision-making
• Providing expert guidance on veterinary care, husbandry, and model development to support high-quality research outcomes
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory and institutional requirements
• Assisting the ARC Directors with administrative and operational functions as needed

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree
• Licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice veterinary medicine in Ontario
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in laboratory animal medicine
• Board certification or eligibility and asset, but not required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a service-oriented approach
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally with investigators, staff, and colleagues, exercising sound judgment and responsiveness
• Participation in a rotating on-call schedule, including after-hours, weekend, and holiday coverage for veterinary emergencies
• Familiarity with the Animals for Research Act and the guidelines and policies of the Canadian Council on Animal Care

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN. 

• Competitive offer packages  
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/) 
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service 
• A flexible work environment  
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization 
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.) 

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.  

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.