Vet Technician

We are seeking a highly motivated Vet Tech to join our team!

Description

Provides clinical support for rodent health care including but not limited to sick checks, anesthesia, analgesia, euthanasia and surgery.

Coordinates/assists with transfers of rodents within and between facilities.

Performs health surveillance sampling.

Conducts Post Approval Monitoring of housing/procedure rooms.

Assists with training program for animal husbandry staff and research staff utilizing animals.

Pursues continuing education in lab animal medicine and managerial/leadership courses.

Prepares a presentation and presents at one monthly Veterinary Services seminar per year.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Associates Degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant technical experience with mice and rats in a laboratory setting.

LVT and AALAS certification at the LAT level is desirable.

Experience with anesthesia, analgesia and phlebotomy in rodents.

Knowledge of applicable regulations regarding the accurate standards of animal care and use in a research environment preferred.