Vet Assistant

Bureau Veritas • Indianapolis, IN

1d • $23 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Vet Assistant provides health care support to laboratory animals and general support for discovery research. Animal Care operates under the direction of management to ensure a quality and compliant animal care and use program. Veterinary Resources is part of the larger research laboratories. This is a crucial role in supporting the internal in vivo research while ensuring high standards of animal health and well-being.

Requirements

• Punctuality, reliability, attendance, consistency, time management are of upmost importance
• Strong interpersonal skills/team player with positive and professional approach
• Transferable skills and ability to learn new tasks
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Flexible, adaptable and detail oriented
• Problem solving and process improvement ability
• Organization and time management skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks
• Ability to prioritize individual workload to meet or exceed deadlines
• Strong collaborator ethic, able to work as individual or with the team
• Basic computer skills: Windows, Word and Excel
• Ability to perform assigned tasks independently and reliably
• Experience with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ability to understand, follow and carry out technical instructions independently based on established training plans and written procedures
• Awareness and general understanding of established and proposed federal, state and local regulations, guidelines and policies relating to laboratory animal science
• Awareness and general understanding of provisions set forth in the “Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals”.
• Adheres to company values.
• Associates Degree in related field
• Minimum of one year of experience working directly with animals
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of above.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Vet Tech (CVT) qualification preferred

Responsibilities

• Observes laboratory animals for indications of poor health or rodent diseases
• Assists veterinary team in triage and provides immediate care to emergency cases and escalate issues as appropriate
• Consults with veterinarians and research personnel on treatment options.
• Administers clinical treatments, collects diagnostic samples and administers euthanasia when necessary
• Reports on issues of protocol, SOP or policy non-compliance.
• Maintains animal health records and integrity of information
• Follows the guidelines set forth with clients and in the Company Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Complies with clients and Company management systems in accordance with appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Other duties as defined by manager, department needs and workload.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree