Veterinary Associate

Position: Veterinary Associate I
Location: Spencerville

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.

** Job Overview*
* Job Summary:

A Veterinary Associate I is performing basic tasks and procedures within a team, and learning more intermediate tasks and procedures of the department training plan. The Veterinary Associate I is assigned to perform tasks which may include assisting veterinary staff in the documentation and management of all laboratory animal health cases, and performance of technical in-life procedures. The Veterinary Associate I is working under little supervision, and beginning to work more independently.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals worked with through gentle, positive human-animal interactions.

+ 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 which may include administration of various therapeutic measures by IV, IM, SQ, topical, oral routes, etc.; bandage/wrapping techniques; nail/hoof/teeth clipping/trimming; venipuncture techniques; vaginal swabs; proficient animal restraint techniques; and monitor critical care animals (i.e., place IVs, monitor fluids, etc.).

+ Perform animal follow-up observations or new findings as required.

+ Monitor animal health, visually, and by following detailed schedules.

+ Generate animal treatment records and perform, track, and schedule follow-ups.

+ Maintain appropriate medical records for each animal in accordance with study and regulatory requirements. Assist in maintaining accurate record keeping procedures for the veterinary department.

+ Maintain and follow complex procedures to ensure appropriate animal health and treatment.

+ Assist in providing leadership, animal health training, and guidance to other laboratory personnel.

+ Assist in keeping inventory and stocking the vet rooms (i.e., drugs and supplies). Assist in organizing and maintaining the vet exam rooms.

+ May be responsible for tissue sampling, 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., provide and monitor anesthesia, prepare surgical packs, administer supportive therapy).

+ Assist in acclimation and behavioral management of animals in our care.

+ Provide environmental enrichment for laboratory animals according to facility and Federal guidelines.

+ Collect, document, review, and verify data on forms, or in electronic data capture systems.

+ Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements. 

+ Perform all other related duties as assigned.

The pay for this position is $20.00-$22.00/hr please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

** Job Description*
* Qualifications:

 

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Education:

 Associate degree (A.A./A.S.) in a science-related field or graduate of or in process of completing 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 preferred.

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Experience:

 0-2 years of relevant experience working with animals in a pre-clinical laboratory or clinical setting; experience working in a CRO with multi-species preferred.

+ An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

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