Veterinary Technician I

About the role

At Charles River, we are passionate about improving the quality of people’s lives. When you join our global family, you will help create healthier lives for millions of patients and their families. As part of our team, you will play a key role in bringing life-saving therapies to market faster through simpler, quicker, and more digitalized processes. Your work will support drug development and contribute to the health and well-being of patients worldwide.

Responsibilities

• 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, including:
  • Administration of various therapeutic measures by IV, IM, SQ, topical, oral routes, etc.
  • Bandage/wrapping techniques.
  • Nail/hoof/teeth clipping/trimming.
  • Proficient animal restraint techniques.
  • Monitoring critical care animals (e.g., place IVs, monitor fluids, etc.).
• Daily walk-through of animal rooms.
• Participate in colony management (biosurveillance, routine health monitoring, nail trims, etc.).
• Animal observations and reporting abnormalities.
• Monitor animal health, visually, and by following detailed schedules.
• Assist in maintaining accurate record-keeping procedures for the veterinary department.
• Assist in keeping inventory and stocking the vet rooms (e.g., drugs and supplies).
• Assist in organizing and maintaining the vet exam rooms.
• May be responsible for tissue sampling, radiography, routine animal manipulations, and administration of fluids or other treatments as required.
• Perform routine technical and husbandry functions (general housekeeping) on studies and adhere to safety procedures.
• Assist in surgery and peri-surgery care (e.g., prepare animals for surgery, prepare surgical packs, administer supportive therapy as directed).
• Assist in acclimation and behavior management of animals in our care.
• Provide environmental enrichment for laboratory animals according to facility and Federal guidelines.
• Participate in animal receipt as necessary.
• Triage and recheck all animal species on site.
• Participate in weekend assistant rotation.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) preferred.
• Graduate of 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.
• 0-2 years related experience working with animals in a pre-clinical laboratory or clinical setting; experience working in a CRO with multi-species preferred.
• Licensed as a veterinary technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) is required, and you must be able to obtain an OH license.
• AALAS (ALAT) certification desired.
• Demonstrate understanding of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and recordkeeping skills.
• Basic word processing skills required.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be proficient in routine veterinary technical and husbandry techniques.
• Must work well with team members as well as function independently.
• Must be flexible with daily routine to meet demands of the veterinary medical department.

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

Pay

The starting pay for this position is $25.00 USD per hour. Please note that starting salaries vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO) with a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. We provide a suite of products and services to support clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving client challenges.

Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies, hospitals, and academic institutions around the world. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.