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KATHLEEN BARBER

Burford,Canada

Summary

In my dedication to McMaster University, Animal Facilities, animal care team and animal welfare for the last 25 years, I am confident I would be an ideal candidate for this position.

Overview

1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Animal Health Technician

McMaster University
Hamilton, Canada
01.2011 - Current
  • Performed daily procedures, animal care, and training to ensure animal welfare and compliance with standards.
  • Monitored details and patterns to identify potential impacts on product quality and mitigate liabilities.
  • Identified and analyzed issues quickly to implement effective solutions.
  • Observed processes to identify and communicate areas for correction, enhancing operational effectiveness.
  • I continuously refresh myself and stay up to date on new laws and regulations and enforce them consistently.
  • Completed specialized training programs to enhance professional expertise.

Animal Research Ethics Board

McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario
04.2016 - 08.2026
  • Member of the Animal Research Ethics Board

Health and Safety Office Assistant

McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario
01.2026 - 07.2026
  • Performed thorough inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards
  • Compiled reports of inspection findings to inform safety improvements
  • Coordinated and scheduled safety inspections across departments to maintain safety standards

Senior Technician

McMaster University
Hamilton, Canada
01.2004 - 01.2011

Junior Technician

McMaster University
Hamilton, Canada
01.2001 - 01.2004

Education

Veterinary Technician Diploma -

St. Clair College
Windsor, Ontario

General Arts and Science Program Graduate -

Fanshawe College
London, Ontario

Registered Veterinary Technician -

Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians

Registered Laboratory Animal Technician -

Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science

Skills

  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Inspections & Audits
  • Quality Assurance
  • Documentation & Reporting
  • Animal Welfare Advocacy
  • Ethics & Compliance
  • Analytical
  • Problem Solving
  • Team Collaboration
  • Dependability
  • Organizational Skills
  • Time Management
  • Communication Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills

Certification

  • Registered Laboratory Animal Technician, Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science, Current
  • Registered Veterinary Technician, Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians, 2001 - 2015

Timeline

Health and Safety Office Assistant

McMaster University
01.2026 - 07.2026

Animal Research Ethics Board

McMaster University
04.2016 - 08.2026

Animal Health Technician

McMaster University
01.2011 - Current

Senior Technician

McMaster University
01.2004 - 01.2011

Junior Technician

McMaster University
01.2001 - 01.2004

Veterinary Technician Diploma -

St. Clair College

General Arts and Science Program Graduate -

Fanshawe College

Registered Veterinary Technician -

Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians

Registered Laboratory Animal Technician -

Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science
KATHLEEN BARBER