Veterinary Technician I ($5K Sign On Bonus)!

About the role

We are seeking a Veterinary Technician I at our Safety Assessment site located in Reno, NV. Responsible for assisting the veterinarians in documentation, triage, and management of laboratory animal health cases. Also responsible for daily health observations, preventive health care, environmental enrichment and handling and restraining of laboratory animals.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinary staff in the documentation and triage of all animal health cases noted by technical staff and/or Attending Veterinarian.
• Assess and follow-up on animal health concerns.
• Generate animal treatment records and perform, track and schedule follow-ups.
• Administer various therapeutic measures by IV, IM, SQ, topical, oral routes, etc.
• Perform bandaging/wrapping techniques, nail/teeth clipping/trimming, and venipuncture techniques.
• Perform radiographs as required.
• Conduct daily walk through of animal rooms and apply proficient animal restraint techniques.
• Monitor critical care animals (e.g., place IVs, monitor fluids, etc.).
• Participate in colony management (new NHP processing, TB testing, collection of biological samples, routine health monitoring, etc.).
• Monitor animal health visually and by following detailed schedules.
• Maintain appropriate medical records for each animal in accordance with study and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Graduate of a collegiate veterinary technology program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Committee on Veterinary Technician Education.
• 0–2 years related experience working with animals in a pre-clinical laboratory or clinical setting.
• I-T license or Vet Tech in Training (VTIT) status with requirement to obtain certification within 12–18 months.

Work environment

The role involves working in a research environment with sharp objects, mechanical parts, heavy mobile caging, toxic or caustic chemicals, and/or biological hazards. Exposure to fumes and airborne particles is possible. The employee regularly works with live animals and may be exposed to dander, allergens, zoonotic disease, and biohazards in a windowless vivarium. Noise levels vary depending on species housed and vivarium location.

Pay

Starting wage: $28 per hour.