Veterinary Technician

An entry-technical level with the expectations of supervised functionality involved in the daily function of veterinary care.

Salary range is $24.48/hr – $34.68/hr

• General animal care responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Health checks and animal welfare assessments
  • Handling multiple species
  • Collecting and processing biological samples from multiple species
• General facility responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Observingissues related to animal care
  • Assisting veterinarians and veterinary technicians with quarantine procedures
• Veterinary care responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Daily clinical observations of animals
  • Assisting with care and medical treatment of all animals
  • Monitoring animals on treatment
  • Assisting with veterinary rounds
  • Assisting with compiling data for reports
  • Assisting veterinarian and veterinary technicians with physical examinations
  • Assisting with minor procedures
  • Assisting with/performing laboratory tests as needed
  • Ensuring environmental enrichment policy compliance
  • Post-operative care including monitoring, triage and analgesic administration
  • Performing veterinary treatments
  • Maintaining schedule of and performing pain assessments
• Assist technical staff in other departmental areas
• Assist technical staff with preparation of operating rooms and instrument packs for procedures
• Need effective oral and written communication skills and superior organizational skills
• Must work effectively as a team member and be able to work independently
• Perform other related duties as required

• Experience: Minimum of one year experience in biomedical research or veterinary practice
• Certification/Licensure:ALAT or higher preferred, CVT preferred.

• Must be able to perform laboratory procedures, which require talking, hearing, standing or sitting for long periods of time, entering data into a computer, using appropriate instruments, reaching with hands and arms, working in narrow spaces, and wearing safety equipment (Personal Protective Equipment) according to OSHA regulations and company standards.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to consistently lift and move at least 50 pounds.

• Animal facility and laboratories with moderate noise possible.
• Exposure to potential zoonotic agents, hazardous/noxious devices (e.g., needles, scalpel blades, etc.), chemicals (e.g., anesthetic gases, formalin, alcohols, xylenes, etc.) and/or radiation.
• General office working conditions.

• This position will require performing duties on weekends and/or holidays.
• This position will require performing duties in the evenings 12pm – 8:30pm.

All employees are required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their position.
• The essential duties and responsibilities listed above are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

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