Veterinary Technician III

SciTech Services, Inc.•Edgewood, MD

10d•$29 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

SciTech Services, Inc. (SciTech) is seeking a Veterinary Technician III experienced in biomedical research to ensure the health and well-being of various research animals. The Veterinary Technician III will be responsible for providing daily oversight and training to the veterinary technician team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education required.
Three years’ experience in research animal veterinary technician care.
Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) certified.
Knowledge of Federal, state, and National Institutes of Health (NIH) regulations and policies to ensure regulatory compliance and AAALAC accreditation.
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.
Candidate must be a U.S. citizen, ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance and pass a background check and drug screening.

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.
Setup basic surgical instruments, equipment, and operating room procedures.
Perform veterinary technical procedures such as injections, euthanasia, and basic medical 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.
Oversight and implementation of regulatory requirements for animal husbandry care.
Administer simple treatments and emergency first aid.
Manage facility data and compose technical reports for animal studies.