Veterinary Technician

About the role

This is an entry level veterinary technician position and works primarily under direct supervision. Veterinary technicians perform various duties to facilitate and support the work and research of the veterinarians, study directors, and clients by completing a variety of animal health activities in the areas of medicine, surgery, and drug therapy.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Altasciences Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and is compliant with GLP, ALCOA+, USDA, and AAALAC
• Participate in animal health duties, including examination/treatment of animals under the guidance of veterinarians and maintain animal health records
• Perform routine quality control on all paperwork and performs computer entry and/or data retrieval as appropriate
• Perform routine diagnostic/screening tests and veterinary procedures (such as body weights, body condition score (BCS), fecal examination, blood collection, dose administration, sample processing, and tissue collection)
• Provide surgical support by preparing patients, medications, and equipment for surgery, and monitoring animals while under anesthesia
• May assist in surgical procedures and/or advanced diagnostic/treatment procedures
• Perform general housekeeping duties such as surgical sanitation, study set-up, study clean-up, equipment maintenance and validation, and organization of vet spaces
• Perform dose calculations for medications to be given based on initial orders from a veterinarian or as per SOP or Protocol and may be responsible for ordering substances from the pharmacy for planned procedures
• Proficient in working with core animal species, ensuring the correct handling, restraint, and manipulation of sedated and non-sedated animals for essential procedures
• Contribute to data collection, aiming to achieve high data quality
• Assist Research Associates, Post-Life, and/or Labs
• Assist with inventory and ordering responsibilities for supplies used by the department
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associates 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 with one year of relevant experience preferred
• Equivalent combination of experience may substitute for education
• 6+ months basic animal handling or basic medical/veterinary experience required
• Basic computer skills
• The ability to quickly understand and act on complex instructions delivered either verbally or in writing, and the ability to communicate either verbally or in writing with a wide variety of individuals in a professional, respectful, and clear manner
• The ability to accurately calculate doses

Qualifications

• Associates 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 with one year of relevant experience preferred
• Equivalent combination of experience may substitute for education
• 6+ months basic animal handling or basic medical/veterinary experience required
• Basic computer skills
• The ability to quickly understand and act on complex instructions delivered either verbally or in writing, and the ability to communicate either verbally or in writing with a wide variety of individuals in a professional, respectful, and clear manner
• The ability to accurately calculate doses

Skills

• Proficient in working with core animal species
• Ability to handle and restrain animals for essential procedures
• Ability to collect and analyze data
• Ability to follow detailed instructions

Benefits

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work. Altasciences' Benefits Package Includes Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans, 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match, Paid Vacation and Holidays, Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave, Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs, and Altasciences' Incentive Programs Include Training & Development Programs, Employee Referral Bonus Program, and Annual Performance Review.

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