Veterinary Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Three years of experience in research animal veterinary technician care.
• Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) certification.
• 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 and ability to communicate verbally and in writing, with a positive attitude.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift, pull, and push equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance and pass a background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Care for research animal species including non-human primates, rodents, rabbits, swine or mini-swine, ferrets, and guinea pigs.
• Perform daily and weekly health checks of laboratory animals.
• Conduct quality assurance checks and implement existing standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Collect and record animal physiological data and conditions, and report 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.
• Set up basic surgical instruments, equipment, and operating room procedures.
• Perform veterinary technical procedures, including injections, euthanasia, and basic medical care.
• Clean and sanitize procedure areas, operating rooms, and prep areas.
• Safely handle and restrain 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.
• Oversee and implement regulatory requirements for animal husbandry care.
• Administer simple treatments and emergency first aid.
• Manage facility data and compose technical reports for animal studies.
• Provide daily oversight and training to the veterinary technician team.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) package
• Vacation leave
• Sick leave