Veterinary Technician

Lampire Biological Laboratories • Everett, PA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

This position will work closely with and report directly to the Staff Veterinarian for the purpose of providing veterinary care to all animals at the Everett Farm facility and leadership in the areas of veterinary care and animal husbandry. The role involves a wide range of veterinary care tasks, animal husbandry duties, and requires strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. The technician will be involved in diagnostic testing, treatments, surgical procedures, and maintaining biosecurity practices.

Requirements

• Good verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address challenges proactively
• 3+ years of employment working with large animals
• Software experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Strong work ethic and history of pursuing excellence
• Willingness to both learn and teach new medical techniques
• Experience working in a research or laboratory setting
• Ability to interpret CBC and Chemistry bloodwork
• Knowledge of wound management
• Knowledge of parasite surveillance
• Knowledge of aseptic technique
• Knowledge of commonly used veterinary pharmaceuticals and biologics
• Knowledge of commonly used veterinary diagnostic tests
• Associate or bachelor's degree in a life science field
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record for 3 years
• Ability to travel to other Lampire facilities as needed

Nice To Haves

• ALAT, LAT, LATG certification

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care to all animals at the Everett Farm facility
• Provide leadership in the areas of veterinary care and animal husbandry
• Perform thorough and accurate physical exams on various species of livestock
• Draw blood samples
• Administer treatments
• Perform fluid therapy
• Manage wounds
• Conduct field necropsy and tissue collection
• Monitor diseases
• Perform diagnostic testing
• Conduct parasite surveillance
• Track cases
• Read bloodwork
• Assist with surgical procedures and best biosecurity practices
• Administer vaccinations
• Perform hoof trimming
• Conduct FAMACHA scoring
• Perform body condition scoring
• Conduct locomotion scoring
• Perform fecal exams
• Restrain large animals by exercising safe handling practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees