Veterinary Technician Assistant II

Job Summary

We are seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant II for our Safety Assessment site located in Reno, Nevada
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The Veterinary Technician Assistant II will be responsible for surgical technical duties, intermediate and advanced surgical procedures and assist with laboratory animal health documentation and management.

• Perform basic veterinary technical skills (treatments, biological sample collection, TB tests, veterinary observations, etc).
• Provide environmental enrichment for laboratory animals according to facility and Federal guidelines.
• Perform animal follow‑up observations as required.
• Monitor animal health visually and by following detailed schedules.
• Generate animal treatment records and schedule and track follow‑ups.
• Assist in inventory and stocking of vet rooms (drugs and supplies); organize and maintain vet exam rooms.
• Clean animal areas, transport animals and maintain related equipment.
• Record required logs.
• Observe animals and report apparent abnormalities.
• Sanitize cages and related equipment as required.
• Administer basic veterinary treatments (IM injections, SC, etc).
• Perform routine preventive health care (nail/teeth clipping, ear exams, dental exams).
• Measure and distribute feed to laboratory animals according to established procedures.
• Perform quarantine and isolation procedures as required.
• Assist in receipt, transfer and shipment of animals.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.).
• 1–2 years of related experience in a laboratory animal facility, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• ALAT certification preferred.

Pay Range: The pay range starts at $22.00 USD per hour. Salaries vary within the range based on experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Based on your position, benefits may include: bonus/incentives, 401(k), paid time off, stock purchase program, health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work–life balance flexibility.

Reno, Nevada. Nearest major market:
Reno. Nearest secondary market:
Tahoe.

Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

If you are interested in applying and need special assistance or accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by e‑mail at  This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.