Veterinary Technician

Inotiv•Denver, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Veterinary Technician works closely with the Clinical and/or Attending Veterinarian, Operations, QA and VSRS team in supporting the treatment and care of RMS’s small animals at the RMS production location. This role involves observing animals for signs and/or symptoms of illness or abnormal behavior, including morbidity and mortality reporting. The technician will participate in and drive health monitoring programs, including collecting and submitting samples and necropsies where needed. They will handle and restrain animals using positive reinforcement techniques for routine animal handling tasks, and lead training initiatives such as animal observations and technical procedures. Providing mentorship, training, and guidance for less experienced staff is also a key responsibility. The role includes participating in internal and external audits and regulatory site visits, socializing animals according to animal welfare requirements, and assisting with behavioral assessments. Performing assessments and physical examinations, and performing non-invasive surgeries with veterinary support are also part of the duties. The technician will administer therapeutic modalities as directed by veterinary and clinical staff, support surgical staff including monitoring anesthesia and recovery, and obtain and submit diagnostic samples to the laboratory. They will serve as a health representative in other departments, participate in and provide feedback for special projects, and ensure accurate and concise communication between veterinary staff and technicians. Effectively applying knowledge of regulatory requirements, guidelines, and SOPs, demonstrating effective quality control and documentation skills, and ensuring proper documentation of controlled substances are essential. This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience. The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person’s relevant experience and/or education level. Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we “Play to Win” in an industry rich with opportunity. Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world-class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well-being of people all over the world. There’s an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual’s unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people’s lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen. Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over the world. As a leading contract research organization (CRO), Inotiv supports discovery and nonclinical development through investigational new drug (IND) and beyond. By leveraging our deep expertise and scientific capabilities, we help you increase efficiency, improve data, and reduce the cost of taking new drugs to market. By providing critical research models and related services, we help researchers realize the full potential of their R&D projects, all while working together to build a healthier and safer world. We hope you consider our opportunities and a future with Inotiv!

Requirements

1 to 5 years' experience in Veterinary or animal science field.
Proficient with advanced skills using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Ability to work either independently or as part of a team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be able to relate complex concepts in a concise and easy to understand manner with high attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple demands, often under tight time constraints.
An individual capable of operating effectively in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
Adherence to strict quality control and quality assurance principles.
Strong interpersonal/relationship-building skills that establish trust, credibility and respect with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including management.
Effectively work with peers, leadership, and stakeholders in a productive collaborative environment.
Ability to understand and comply with confidentiality and privacy rules and protect company property and confidential information.
Empathetic, positive attitude with a desire to help our customers reach their goal.

Nice To Haves

LVT/CVT licensure/certification preferred but not required.
Experience with laboratory animals including rodents and rabbits preferred but not required.
Experience using Laboratory Information Management System.

Responsibilities

Observing animals for signs and/or symptoms of illness or abnormal behavior, including morbidity and mortality reporting.
Participating in and driving health monitoring programs, including collecting and submitting samples and necropsies where needed.
Handling and restraining animals using positive reinforcement techniques for routine animal handling tasks.
Leading training initiatives e.g. animal observations, technical procedures, etc.
Providing mentorship, training and guidance for less experienced staff.
Participating in internal and external audits and regulatory site visits.
Socializing animals according to animal welfare requirements and assists with behavioral assessments.
Performing assessments and physical examinations.
Performing non-invasive surgeries with veterinary support.
Administering therapeutic modalities as directed by the veterinary and clinical staff.
Supporting the surgical staff, including monitoring anesthesia and recovery.
Obtaining and submitting diagnostic samples to the laboratory.
Serving as health representative in other departments, e.g. behavior, hospital, shipping, quarantine and outdoor housing.
Participating in and providing feedback for special projects when required by management.
Ensuring accurate and concise communication between veterinary staff and technicians.
Effectively applying knowledge of regulatory requirements, guidelines and SOPs.
Demonstrating effective quality control and documentation skills.
Ensuring proper documentation of controlled substances.
Fulfill any other assigned duties that may be required by the business.
Other duties as assigned.