Veterinary Technician

This is an entry level Veterinary Technician position that requires the employee to be sufficiently knowledgeable and self-reliant to perform a number of veterinary and research activities. Veterinary Technicians perform various duties to facilitate and support the work and research done at the facility by completing a variety of animal health activities in the areas of medicine, surgery, and drug therapy. As a team, the Veterinary Services staff is responsible for the treatment of all on-site ill and injured animals, and the fulfillment of the preventative medicine program as determined by the Attending Veterinarian.

Responsibilities

Follow Altasciences Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and remain compliant with GLP, ALCOA+, USDA, and AAALAC; Participate in animal health duties, including examination/treatment of animals under veterinarian guidance and maintain animal health records; Perform routine quality control on paperwork and computer entry and/or data retrieval; Perform routine diagnostic/screening tests and veterinary procedures (body weights, body condition score, fecal examination, blood collection, dose administration, sample processing, tissue collection); Provide surgical support by preparing patients, medications, and equipment, and monitoring animals under anesthesia; May assist in surgical and advanced diagnostic/treatment procedures; Perform general housekeeping duties such as surgical sanitation, study set-up and clean-up, equipment maintenance and validation, and organization of vet spaces; Perform dose calculations based on veterinarian orders, SOP, or protocol, and may order pharmacy substances for planned procedures; Handle core animal species correctly, including restraint and manipulation of sedated and non-sedated animals; Contribute to data collection with high data quality; Assist Research Associates, Post-Life, and/or Labs and participate in weekend and evening rotations as needed; Assist with inventory and ordering of department supplies

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree with experience in clinical or research setting, applicable state licensing for Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT), or high school diploma/GED; Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience preferred; Equivalent combination of experience may substitute for education; 6-12 months basic animal handling and/or basic medical/veterinary experience; Requires general reading, writing, and verbal communication skills; Ability to quickly understand and act on complex instructions delivered verbally or in writing; Ability to communicate with a wide variety of individuals in a professional, respectful, and clear manner; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Well developed interpersonal skills; Personal/professional integrity and proven discretion in handling confidential information; Ability to develop strong trusting relationships; Capable of managing multiple conflicting priorities; Must be self-directed, motivated, and willing to take initiative

Nice to have

AALAS Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification or equivalent (desirable, working toward); Veterinary Technician License (preferred); Relevant industry experience

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans; 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match; Paid Vacation and Holidays; Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave; Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs; Training & Development Programs; Employee Referral Bonus Program