Veterinarian Technician I

Parsons•San Antonio, TX

30d

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a Veterinarian Technician I to support Naval Medical Research Unit – San Antonio (NAMRU-SA) and its collaborating institutions in the care and management of laboratory animals. NAMRU-SA’s mission is to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of DoD personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. The Veterinarian Technician I will assist with surgical procedures, operating room maintenance, and animal disease prevention. The role involves daily handling and restraint of animals, maintaining biosafety practices, and ensuring compliance with standards through regular inspections.

Requirements

Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification and Veterinary Technician degree, or High School Diploma/GED plus two (2) years’ related experience.
Demonstrated ability to assist with surgical procedures and maintain operating room standards.
Proficiency in handling and restraining various animal species.
Strong skills in maintaining biosafety practices and conducting inspections to ensure compliance.
Excellent organizational skills for preparing purchase requests and maintaining inventory.

Responsibilities

Assist with surgical procedures, operating room maintenance, animal disease prevention and health surveillance, appropriate animal housing, and record keeping, ensuring specific pathogen-free techniques.
Handle and restrain various small and large animal species daily.
Maintain biosafety practices, sterile equipment, pest control, quality assurance procedures, and record keeping.
Conduct daily and weekly inspections of areas of contractor responsibility to ensure compliance with standards.
Assist in the preparation of purchase requests for animal procurement and coordination of shipping procedures.
Assist in the preparation of purchase requests and assist with the maintenance of inventory of supplies.