Has visiting Quebec City ever been on your wish list . . . and you have not had the opportunity to make the trip? Today, I am offering you that oppportunity. Yes, Healing Touch for Animals Course is coming to Quebec City on June 7 – 9, 2013.

Healing Touch for Animals® (HTA) Level 1 is a two and a half day course where you experience hands on practice working with dogs and horses applying the innovative techniques of Healing Touch for Animals® to assist animals with their healing process and overall well-being.

In a group atmosphere, you will learn HTA philosophies and the application of energy medicine techniques for animals. During the course, the physiological response of how animals and people respond to energy medicine is explained and demonstrated.

Who Attends Healing Touch for Animals® Courses? Individuals with the desire to enhance the health and well-being of our animals are encouraged to experience this work. Healing Touch for Animals® courses are comprised of animal advocates from pet owners, to veterinarians and veterinary technicians, from animal trainers and groomers to animal shelter staff and their volunteers.

Come, experience Energy Medicine with dogs and horses and visit Quebec City all in one visit. It will be a pleasure to welcome you.

Questions: Yolande Boule Douglas – 418-574-3461

Take advantage of the ‘Early Bird discount’ which ends on Sunday May 12, 2013.

Sign-up: healingtouchforanimals.com

*contact your provincial association regarding the availability of CE credits for this course

Posting Details

 DATE: April 23, 2013

CLASSIFICATION: SRI or appropriate (Grant Funded)

TITLE: Research Technician

DEPARTMENT: Physical Sciences

REPORTING TO: Scientist, Physical Sciences

BASIC FUNCTION: Conduct microsurgery in scientific experiments in anesthetized small animal models

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• microsurgery in rodents (both mice and rats)
• anesthesia, intubation, tracheotomy,      femoral/tail/carotid/jugular cannulation and placement of indwelling      catheters
• skull thinning and/or focal skull removal, dura removal,      intracerebroventricular injections, intracortical microinjections
• sterile surgery and post-operative monitoring
• physiological monitoring and maintenance of anesthetized      animals
• brain perfusions and sectioning
• chemical and drug preparation
• intracranial pressure measurements
• lab organization, supplies and materials ordering
• maintenance of general laboratory equipment
• development and writing of standard operating procedures
• participation in seminars, group meetings and experimental data acquisition, analysis, and presentation

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• An undergraduate degree in a Life Science field or equivalent
• At least 2 years experience conducting microsurgery in preclinical models
• Exceptional communication and team work skills

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• The candidate should have expertise in one or more of the following fields:
• Vascular microsurgery and implantology
• Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology
• In vivo experimentation in rodent models
• Microscopy of slides
• Lab organization

In addition, the candidate is expected to:

• Become part of the Sunnybrook Research Institute and participate in supervisors’ ongoing research activities.
• Work within the larger context of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (SHSC) and observe Hospital and department rules and regulations, policies, procedures, practices, safety procedures and current      legislation, in particular the Human Rights Code regarding discrimination and harassment.
• Ensure the confidentiality of patient, employee, graduate student and Hospital information at all times.
• Work cooperatively and constructively with the other members of SHSC staff.
• Perform the above functions in a manner, which reflects the Hospital philosophy and mission of service, while promoting and maintaining good public relations with patients, visitors and Hospital      staff.

Qualified candidates are invited to email their resumes including three references to:

Bojana Stefanovic, PhD
c/o Emily McGowan
Physical Sciences, Sunnybrook Research Institute
emily.mcgowan@sunnybrook.ca

Deadline for applications: July 4, 2013

We thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

Competitive salary based on level of experience.

The Association of Zoo Veterinary Technicians will be hosting their thirty-third Annual Conference September 5th-9th, 2013 at the Alaska Sealife Center in Seward, Alaska. This is a great opportunity to interact with colleagues or learn what AZVT is all about while viewing the beautiful state of Alaska. The conference will cover a wide variety of topics including Field Studies of Eurasion Black Vulture Conservation and Using iSTAT in the Field for South American Fur Seals. Clinical pathology topics will include CBC’s in Southern Stingrays, a case study Monitoring Estradiol and Testosterone Levels in Gray Seals, Developing a Quality Accuracy Program in a Lab with Multiple Technicians and a Fecal Flotation Comparison Study. Clinical section will cover Invasive BP monitoring in Exotics, Study of Body Temps in Lorikeets, Cardiovascular Irregularities in Anesthesia, Wound Care in an African Crested Porcupine, Physiological Changes in Cold Stunned Sea Turtles and Treatment of Spinal Abscess in Amur Tiger cub.

There will also be a parasitology wet lab.

Students qualify for a discounted registration.

If you would like more information please visit www.azvt.org  or the AZVT Facebook page.

The technician in toxicology primary objective is to set up a study and follow the experimental protocols requirements. He has to perform technical activities and collect any relevant data sets.
He has to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) regulations in order to maintain the high quality standards of the enterprise.
The technician also has to assist the team leader and/or trainer and /or supervisor with training of new procedures.
WORK LOCATION: Montreal (Quebec)
Requirements:
• Possesses a DEC in Animal Health or equivalent
• Is organized, responsible and dynamic
• Is able to resolve problems
To apply:
If you are interested by the position please send your CV via mail: mtl_hr@crl.com
The masculine is used in this publication without prejudice for the sake of conciseness
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Charles River Laboratories is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in the workplace.

Technicien en Santé Animale
Laboratoires Charles River, entreprise solidement établie depuis plus de 40 ans, est une organisation de recherche contractuelle offrant des services précliniques aux compagnies pharmaceutiques et biotechnologiques, afin de les assister au développement de nouveaux médicaments. De réputation internationale, notre expertise technique et scientifique est reconnue mondialement.
Nous sommes à la recherche d’un technicien en santé animale pour notre division de toxicologie.

Le technicien en toxicologie a pour principale fonction de mettre sur pied une étude et suivre les directives des protocoles expérimentaux.
Il doit accomplir les activités techniques requises et faire les cueillettes des données appropriées.
Il doit suivre les procédures normales d’opération et les bonnes pratiques de laboratoires afin de rencontrer les normes élevées concernant la qualité dans l’entreprise.
Le technicien doit aussi assister les chefs d’équipe et/ou entraineur et/ou superviseur pour l’entrainement de nouvelles techniques.
LIEU DE TRAVAIL : Montréal (Québec)
Exigences
• Posséder un DEC en Santé animale ou l’équivalent
• Être organisé, responsable et dynamique
• Être capable de résoudre des problèmes
Pour appliquer :

Si cette offre d’emploi vous intéresse n’hésitez pas à envoyer votre CV par courriel : mtl_hr@crl.com
Le masculin est utilisé sans aucune discrimination et dans le seul but d’alléger le texte.
Seules les personnes sélectionnées pour une entrevue seront contactées.
Nous souscrivons au principe de l’équité en matière d’emploi

Depending on which province you are living, titles for the profession will change. Some of the titles you might come across in Canada include:

RVT – Registered Veterinary Technicians or Registered Veterinary Technologists
VT – Veterinary Technologists or Veterinary Technicians
AHT – Animal Health Technologists
RAHT – Registered Animal Health Technologist
TSA – Techniciens en Santé Animale

Despite the differences in the title, the profession remains the same. We are all dedicated and accountable professionals working within animal health care teams across Canada. Our goals are to promote progressive and humane medical care for all animals.

As of 2012, Health Canada has included NVTW in their Calendar of Health Promotion Days. Additional press surrounding Veterinary Technicians and NVTW can be found in the following links:

Yahoo!News
About.com Veterinary Medicine

To learn more about National Veterinary Technician Week and how Veterinary Technicians in your province are celebrating, please visit your provincial veterinary technician association website.

We want to draw attention to the fact that this alert has implications in both animal and human health industries. As RVTs we are in a unique position to provide assistance in the monitoring and reporting of this disease.

Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) has been identified in a horse living near the Ontario/New York State border.

The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care in Ontario has implemented an enhanced surveillance of this particular virus due to its documented zoonotic potential.

Please read the official release for more information.

“Ocean of Knowledge, Mountains of Progress!”

The 2013 convention theme “Ocean of Knowledge, Mountains of Progress” links the scenic beauty of western Canada — the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains — to the current and progressive knowledge that will be shared at the meeting. A strong scientific program, with 28 speakers from Canada and the United States, has been developed and offers up to 24 hours of CE. Four days’ worth of labs, concurrent streams exploring companion animal, equine, bovine and animal welfare topics. The program guide is now available online.

Online registration is now open for the 2013 CVMA Convention. please click here for more information on how to register.

For additional information, please visit the CVMA website. 

Whereas, there are accredited programs throughout Canada which provide intensive study of the skills and knowledge to work competently as an animal health technologist / veterinary technician, including, anatomy, physiology, microbiology, clinical techniques, pharmacology, anesthesiology, surgical and medical nursing, radiology, and clinical pathology training;

Whereas, It is extremely important that each animal health technologist / veterinary technician maintain certification, registration, or licensure through the successful completion of a national and or state examination, practice lifelong learning through continuing education and uphold high ethical standards;

Whereas, Animal Health Technologists / Veterinary Technicians will be joining their colleagues across the country to urge all to become aware of the important contribution of animal health technologists and veterinary technicians to the health and well being of all animals; therefore be it

Resolved, The Executive Board of the Canadian Association of Animal Health Technologists and Technicians does hereby declare that beginning in 1994, the third week in October be designated National Veterinary Technician Week.

Adopted by the CAAHTT Executive Board 2004