Veterinary Technician

About the Company

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well‑being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform.

In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

• Assist veterinary staff in the documentation and triage of all animal health cases noted by technical staff and/or Veterinarians.
• Perform routine veterinary technical and husbandry skills including the following:
  Administration of various therapeutic measures by IV, IM, SQ, topical, oral routes, etc.
• Bandage/wrapping techniques.
• Nail/hoof/teeth clipping/trimming.
• Proficient animal restraint techniques.
• Monitor critical care animals (e.g., place IVs, monitor fluids, etc.).
• Daily walk through of animal rooms
• Participate in colony management (biosurveillance, routine health monitoring, nail trims, etc.)
• Animal observations, reporting abnormalities
• Monitor animal health, visually, and by following detailed schedules.
• Assist in maintaining accurate record keeping procedures for the veterinary department.
• Assist in keeping inventory and stocking the vet rooms (e.g., drugs and supplies). Assist in organizing and maintaining the vet exam rooms.
• May be responsible for tissue sampling, radiography, routine animal manipulations and administration of fluids or other treatments as required.
• May perform routine technical and husbandry functions (general housekeeping) on studies and must adhere to safety procedures.
• Assist in surgery and peri‑surgery care, e.g., prepare animals for surgery, prepare surgical packs, administer supportive therapy as directed.
• Assistance in acclimation and behavior management of animals in our care.
• Provide environmental enrichment for laboratory animals according to facility and Federal guidelines.
• Participate in animal receipt as necessary.
• Triage and recheck all animal species on site.
• Participate in weekend assistant rotation.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

• Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) preferred. Graduate of a collegiate veterinary technology program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Training Activities or equivalent program in veterinary technology.
• Experience: 0-2 years related experience working with animals in a pre‑clinical laboratory or clinical setting; experience working in a CRO with multi‑species preferred
• Certification/Licensure: Licensed as a veterinary technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) is required, and you must be able to obtain an OH license. AALAS (ALAT) certification desired.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Other:
  Demonstrate understanding of Standard Operating Procedures. Excellent organizational, time management and recordkeeping skills. Basic word processing skills required. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Must be proficient in routine veterinary technical and husbandry techniques. Must work well with team members as well as function independently. Must be flexible with daily routine to meet demands of veterinary medical department.

The starting pay for this position is $25.00 USD per hour. Please note that starting salaries vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state‑of‑the‑art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and…