Veterinary Technician I

Charles River Laboratories•Boston, MA

45d•$30 - $32

About The Position

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we'll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about. Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in Boston/Cambridge, MA. As the Veterinary Technician, you perform daily clinical and related activities of the veterinary program within the animal care environments at Charles River Accelerator & Development Labs (CRADL). Ensure that the health and welfare of laboratory animals are maintained in compliance with local, state, federal, and institutional guidelines, and regulations. Additional responsibilities include: Perform regular clinical observations, review, and follow-up with veterinary team on open health cases. Provide timely triage and treatment to emergency cases. Participate in cage-side and weekly rounds to review cases with the veterinary staff. Electronic recordkeeping of clinical observation and treatment with necessary communications with veterinary staff and client researchers. Generate and submit internal and external health trending reports in the required formats and timeframes as assigned. Responsible for tissue sampling, routine animal manipulations (e.g., dosing) and administration of fluids or other treatments as required in the course of veterinary duties. Recommend and perform diagnostic procedures including tissue collection and necropsy. Implement the routine health surveillance program according to CRADL SOPs. Ensure all samples are collected and submitted correctly and on schedule. Identify areas for potential improvement in practices, including but not limited to animal welfare, biosecurity, client communication, internal communication, work processes, and quality assurance in partnership with CRADL husbandry and technical staff. Initiate action to replenish & maintain veterinary supplies and promptly informing the Sr. Veterinary staff of inventory needs. Interact with customers as required to solve customer requests, inquiries, and complaints and to be a technical resource for matters pertaining to the vivarium. Perform humane euthanasia under the direction of the attending veterinarian, or designee. Attend and participate in on-the-job and classroom training sessions.

Requirements

GED or High School Diploma AND one of the following:
a minimum of 2+ years of laboratory animal experience or veterinary experience OR
Certification from AALAS, at minimum Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT).
Basic veterinary/clinical skills preferred.
OR
Associate degree (A.A./A.S.) or Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) AND a minimum of 1 - 2 years of laboratory animal experience or veterinary experience required.
Basic veterinary/clinical skills technical skills preferred.
Position requires travel between local sites to support client needs, must have valid drivers license and reliable personal vehicle. Mileage will be reimbursed at the standard company rate.

Nice To Haves

Certification from AALAS, such as Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT), is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform regular clinical observations, review, and follow-up with veterinary team on open health cases.
Provide timely triage and treatment to emergency cases.
Participate in cage-side and weekly rounds to review cases with the veterinary staff.
Electronic recordkeeping of clinical observation and treatment with necessary communications with veterinary staff and client researchers.
Generate and submit internal and external health trending reports in the required formats and timeframes as assigned.
Responsible for tissue sampling, routine animal manipulations (e.g., dosing) and administration of fluids or other treatments as required in the course of veterinary duties.
Recommend and perform diagnostic procedures including tissue collection and necropsy.
Implement the routine health surveillance program according to CRADL SOPs. Ensure all samples are collected and submitted correctly and on schedule.
Identify areas for potential improvement in practices, including but not limited to animal welfare, biosecurity, client communication, internal communication, work processes, and quality assurance in partnership with CRADL husbandry and technical staff.
Initiate action to replenish & maintain veterinary supplies and promptly informing the Sr. Veterinary staff of inventory needs.
Interact with customers as required to solve customer requests, inquiries, and complaints and to be a technical resource for matters pertaining to the vivarium.
Perform humane euthanasia under the direction of the attending veterinarian, or designee.
Attend and participate in on-the-job and classroom training sessions.