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Job Description: Join our team as a Veterinary Technician and play a crucial role in supporting the health and well-being of our nonhuman primate colony. You will collaborate closely with our veterinary staff, assisting in the documentation and triage of animal health cases and performing a wide range of veterinary technical and husbandry tasks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist veterinary staff in documenting and triaging all animal health cases.
- Perform various veterinary technical procedures including administering therapeutic measures, bandaging, parasitological testing, venipuncture, TB testing, dental scaling, and proficient animal restraint techniques.
- Monitor critical care animals and perform follow-up observations as needed.
- Maintain detailed schedules and records of animal health, treatments, and observations.
- Support leadership by providing guidance and training to laboratory personnel.
- Manage inventory and ensure the organization of veterinary examination rooms.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Conduct tissue sampling, routine necropsies, and administer fluids or treatments when required.
- Perform routine technical and husbandry functions, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
Qualifications:
- Education: Graduate of an AVMA-accredited collegiate veterinary technology program or equivalent.
- Experience: 0-1 year of experience in a laboratory or clinical setting with animals.
- Certification/Licensure: LVT license or CVT/RVT certification preferred. AALAS ALAT certification is a plus.
- Skills: Proficient in veterinary technical and husbandry techniques, with excellent organizational, time management, and recordkeeping skills. Basic word processing and strong communication skills are essential.
Other Requirements:
- Familiarity with Standard Operating Procedures.
- Flexibility to work occasional weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.
- Proof of measles immunity (MMR vaccine or titer).
Why Join Us: This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in a supportive and collaborative environment. Grow your skills alongside experienced veterinary professionals and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our research animals.
Apply Today: If you are passionate about animal care and meet the qualifications outlined, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dedicated team. Please submit your resume and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.
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