TANYA CINI-KIRK
Caledon,ON
Summary
Current Manager of Animal Resources, 3 years' experience in a supervisory role and over 15 years' experience as a technician in a research setting. Registered Laboratory Animal Technician (RLAT) - in good standing. Registered Veterinary Technician (OAVT) - membership pending. Take part in Post Approval Review site visits. Investigate and resolve animal welfare concerns and issues. Perform training and educating of new facility personnel. Knowledgeable of OMAFRA and CCAC guidelines. Member of the Animal Care Committee. Proficient in MS Office, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Knowledgeable in Occupational Health and Safety requirements. Scheduling and planning of work distribution. Work well in a team setting and individually. Employ excellent communication, time management, problem solving and organizational skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Animal Resources
University Health Network
- Current
- Oversee the management of 5 animal sites throughout UHN with direct management of 4 site supervisors and manage over 40 animal care staff
- Work with clinical veterinarians to ensure animal welfare compliance with researchers
- Assist in staff management and ensuring responsibilities are upheld with each position and site
- Ensure facility operations are running smoothly and meeting UHN animal care standards by following CCAC guidelines and standard operating procedures
- Regular correspondence with researchers and upper management to ensure consistent communication.
Supervisor of Technical Services
Sinai Health
11.2020 - 04.2024
- Currently managing a team of 9 veterinary technicians; introduce and implement new job routines, conduct regular meetings, troubleshoot concerns, scheduling, approval of service fees, implement new ideas with facility managers
- Set up and schedule the placement of co-op students from various veterinary technician programs
- Ensuring they gain a wide range of experience in animal research during their placement
- Mentor new technicians through best practices
- Work with the Compliance and welfare Veterinarian on health monitoring and animal welfare concerns
- Knowledge of yearly budgets, purchase orders, monthly invoices etc
- Provide training to lab personnel for specialized techniques such as cervical dislocation and use of specialized equipment, such as centrifuges, microscopes etc
- Review current Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and update as required
- Prepare and dispense controlled substances; maintain drug log records as required by Health Canada
- Assist personnel and staff with day-to-day procedures.
Veterinary Technician
Sinai Health
08.2007 - 11.2020
- Assist lab personnel with surgical techniques
- Responsible for the Health Surveillance Program, which includes detailed record keeping, sample collection for PCR testing, serology, parasitology, reporting results etc
- Co-ordinate the importation and exportation of live animals
- Good understanding of the Post Approval Monitoring program
- Colony Management including breeding set up, weaning of litter, tissue collection, euthanasia.
Veterinary Technician
The Hospital for Sick Children
- 08.2007
- Husbandry, health checks and monitoring of animals
- Colony Management including breeding set up, weaning of litter, euthanasia, tissue collection
- Responsible for the re-derivation of mouse lines and strains in a barrier facility
- Provide training for new technicians
- Responsible for billing, data entry and record keeping.
Education
Veterinary Technician Diploma -
Seneca College
King City, ON01.2005
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
Additional Qualifications
- 2023, Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians, Toronto, ON, Registered Veterinary Technician - membership pending
- 2006-present, Canadian Association of Lab Animal Sciences, Toronto, ON, Registered Laboratory Animal Technician - in good standing
- 2019, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, WHMIS/Hazardous materials training
- 2014-2017, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, Employee Development Certificate Enrolled in the Angela & David Feldman Leadership Education Program that develops core workplace competencies (conflict resolution skills, project management, team mastery)
Timeline
Supervisor of Technical Services
Sinai Health
11.2020 - 04.2024
Veterinary Technician
Sinai Health
08.2007 - 11.2020
Manager of Animal Resources
University Health Network
- Current
Veterinary Technician
The Hospital for Sick Children
- 08.2007
Veterinary Technician Diploma -
Seneca College
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