Veterinarian Technician III

Parsons • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Parsons is seeking a Veterinarian Technician III to support Naval Medical Research Unit – San Antonio (NAMRU-SA) and its collaborating institutions in the advanced 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 III will conduct and support surgical procedures, maintain operating room standards, and ensure animal health surveillance. The role involves overseeing junior-level personnel, coordinating animal research activities, and maintaining laboratory equipment and apparatus.

Requirements

• Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) certification and Veterinary Technician degree, or High School Diploma/GED plus five (5) years’ related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and support surgical procedures and maintain operating room standards.
• Proficiency in handling and restraining various animal species.
• Strong skills in maintaining biosafety practices and overseeing junior-level personnel.
• Excellent organizational skills for coordinating animal research activities and maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Security Clearance Requirement: None

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support 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. All ordering is conducted by a government employee.
• Coordinate animal research work activities between contractor Research Scientist, animal care staff, and research laboratory technicians.
• Oversee the work of junior-level contract personnel.
• Set up, operate, modify, and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• flexible work schedules
• holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees