Veterinary Technician 1

Veranex • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

About This Role Veranex has an exciting opportunity to join our team as Veterinary Technician 1. You will be part of a team working to improve lives globally through medical technology innovation. The Veterinary Technician 1 supports the execution of preclinical research studies by monitoring health status surveillance for animals; serves as liaison to the Veterinarian in providing healthcare to the animals; administers daily treatments and medications for animals as instructed or required; assists in or provides routine and emergency medical treatment to animals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification and 1-3 years of relevant work experience.
• Working knowledge of veterinary terminology and veterinary products and their uses
• Good knowledge of medication calculations and common drips used for laboratory animals
• Good understanding of safety protocols for clinical environment and animal care
• Good understanding of Operating Room etiquette and aseptic techniques
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good attention to detail and strong observation skills
• Ability to operate complex medical and research equipment, including gas anesthesia systems and ventilators
• Ability to execute medical orders and research protocol instructions with no supervision
• Ability to safely handle and properly restrain laboratory animals
• Strong ability to communicate animal needs to staff effectively
• Ability to administer routine and emergency treatments and medications
• Ability to administer and maintain general anesthesia in an operating room environment

Nice To Haves

• AALAS Certification at the LAT level or higher

Responsibilities

• Administers routine and daily treatments and medications to animals as instructed, prescribed, and/or required
• Manages the pre- and post-operative care of surgical models.
• Utilizes monitoring equipment to closely monitor live animal models before, during, and after anesthesia administration.
• Ensures vital signs, such as heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, ECG, and temperature are within set parameters
• Maintains accurate and detailed anesthesia records, documenting medications administered, vital signs, observations, and any complications during anesthesia
• Monitors animal recovery and administers post-procedure medications
• Performs routine diagnostic laboratory procedures (i.e., bloodwork, fecal exams, urinalyses, etc.).
• Collects and submits biological specimens to laboratories for analysis
• Assists with implementing activities to meet the behavioral and enrichment needs of animals including, but not limited to, behavioral assessments, socialization, operant training, and cage safety.
• Provides support in daily animal care and participates in developing and maintaining appropriate and varied enrichment plans for animals.
• Manages cleaning, stocking, and inventory schedule of veterinary areas.
• Manages laboratory/veterinary equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
• Assists with and performs humane euthanasia as needed or directed, in accordance with organization’s procedures and veterinary professional regulatory guidelines.
• Assists with and performs necropsies, tissue collection, trimming and processing
• Audits records, reviews data, and assists with report writing
• Prepares and executes cadaver model procedures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees