Veterinary Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associates or bachelor's degree with experience in a clinical or research setting; applicable state veterinary technician licensing (CVT/LVT/RVT); or high school diploma/GED.
• Six to twelve months of basic animal handling and/or basic medical or veterinary experience.
• Equivalent combinations of experience may substitute for education.
• General reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to quickly understand and act on complex verbal or written instructions and communicate professionally, respectfully, and clearly with a wide variety of individuals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Personal and professional integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Ability to develop trusting relationships to gain support and achieve results.
• Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities.
• Self-directed and motivated, with willingness to take initiative in anticipating client needs and recommending implementation.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one year of relevant experience is preferred.
• Working toward AALAS Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification or equivalent is desirable.
• Veterinary Technician License is preferred.
• Relevant industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow Altasciences Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and comply with GLP, ALCOA+, USDA, and AAALAC requirements.
• Participate in animal health duties, including examining and treating animals under veterinarian guidance and maintaining animal health records.
• Perform routine quality control on paperwork and enter or retrieve data as appropriate.
• Perform routine diagnostic and screening tests and veterinary procedures, including body weights, body condition scoring, fecal examinations, blood collection, dose administration, sample processing, and tissue collection.
• Provide surgical support by preparing patients, medications, and equipment; monitor animals under anesthesia; and potentially assist with surgical procedures or advanced diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Perform general housekeeping, including surgical sanitation, study setup and cleanup, equipment maintenance and validation, and organizing veterinary spaces.
• Calculate medication doses based on veterinarian orders, SOPs, or protocols, and potentially order substances from the pharmacy for planned procedures.
• Handle, restrain, and manipulate core animal species, including sedated and non-sedated animals, for essential procedures.
• Contribute to data collection and support high data quality.
• Assist Research Associates, Post-Life, and/or Labs, and participate in weekend and evening rotations as needed.
• Assist with inventory and ordering of departmental supplies.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k)/RRSP with employer match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid sick and bereavement leave
• Employee assistance and telehealth programs
• Training and development programs
• Employee referral bonus program