Veterinary Technician

Inotiv • Greenfield, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Veterinary Technician supporting the care and treatment of small animals (rabbits) at our RMS production facility. You'll collaborate with the Clinical Veterinarian, Operations, QA, and the VSRS team to ensure the highest standards of animal health and welfare. Responsibilities Monitors animal health and welfare by working in collaboration with operations and VSRS, other veterinary technicians, training, animal care technicians and other stakeholders. Performs daily walkthroughs of animal rooms/enclosures and serves as a point of contact for animal technicians to report concerns. Documents and prioritizes cases of concern, supports training efforts, and communicates with clinical staff and attending veterinarian for further directives. Performs technical procedures in the various departments and assists the veterinary team in all aspects of animal care. 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.

Requirements

• 3 + yrs experience in Veterinary or animal science field.
• LVT/CVT licensure/certification preferred
• Proficient with advanced skills using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Experience with laboratory animals
• Experience using Laboratory Information Management System
• Able to follow sterile entry procedures and maintain neat, clean and safe conditions.
• Ability to work either independently or as part of a team
• Constructive and approachable
• An individual who possesses initiative, drive, and flexibility with the ability to meet established timelines
• Analytical thinker with the ability to understand problems, determine root cause and recommend appropriate solutions.
• 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 goals

Nice To Haves

• LVT/CVT licensure/certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitors animal health and welfare by working in collaboration with operations and VSRS, other veterinary technicians, training, animal care technicians and other stakeholders.
• Performs daily walkthroughs of animal rooms/enclosures and serves as a point of contact for animal technicians to report concerns.
• Documents and prioritizes cases of concern, supports training efforts, and communicates with clinical staff and attending veterinarian for further directives.
• Performs technical procedures in the various departments and assists the veterinary team in all aspects of animal care.
• 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.

Benefits

• Full benefits (medical, dental, vision) within 30 days
• 401(k) with match
• 23 days of PTO + 10 paid holidays (or double pay if you work a holiday!)
• Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed