Veterinary Technician I

SciTech Services, Inc.•Edgewood, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

SciTech Services, Inc. (SciTech) is seeking a Veterinary Technician I to ensure the health and well-being of various research animals. The Veterinary Technician I will maintain the health and condition of research animals by performing daily animal health checks and collect research data.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education required.
One year’s experience in research animal veterinary technician care.
LAT qualified within 1 year of accepting position.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, with a positive attitude.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time, lift, pull, and push equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Experience caring for various animal species including but not limited to Non-Human Primates (NHP), rodents, rabbits, swine/mini-swine, ferrets, and guinea pigs.
Responsible for performing daily and weekly health checks of all laboratory animals.
Conduct quality assurance checks and implement existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Collect and record animal physiological data and conditions. Report any abnormal situations to veterinary staff.
Prepare and distribute individualized diets, nutrition, and clinical treatments.
Maintain electronic medical records and treatment plans based on veterinary directions.
Assist with setup of basic surgical instruments and operating room procedures.
Perform veterinary technical procedures such as injections, euthanasia, and basic first aid care.
Clean and sanitize procedure areas, operating rooms, and prep areas.
Safe handling and restraint of animals for observation, blood collection, catheterization, tissue collection, or anesthesia.
Process and prepare blood, urine, stool, or tissue samples for diagnostics and research.
Participate in study related necropsies and tissue harvest.