Veterinary Technician

Massachusetts General Hospital; Lively; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Animal Technician to perform essential medical tests and assist in the care of animals. This role involves preparing vaccines, executing laboratory tests, and maintaining accurate animal records. The ideal candidate will have an Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology and experience in veterinary care. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diverse skills and perspectives, offering a supportive environment for your professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in laboratory animal or veterinary care required.
• Knowledge of veterinary record keeping is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical tests and prepare vaccines and serums for animals.
• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Leadership Skills

Time Management Skills

Analytical Skills

Math Skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology

Tools

Office Suite

Job description

Performs medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepares vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases. Prepares tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines. May assist a veterinarian during surgery.
Does this position require Patient Care? No
Essential Functions:
-Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical factors accurately.
-Perform basic animal restraint and provide basic animal husbandry
-Take vitals (temperature, weight, height, blood pressure)
-Process patient specimens (blood, urine, breath)
-Prepare appropriate medical supplies for patient appointments
-Maintains animal records by documenting animal conditions, reactions, and changes; updating database.
-Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia in patient's assigned ASA II & III classification.

Education:
Associate's Degree Veterinary Technology required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials:
Certified Laboratory Animal Technician [LAT] - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science preferred

Experience:
Experience in laboratory animal or veterinary care 1-2 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong understanding of all Office Suite.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Strong and proven leadership skills.
- Ability to work with staff of all levels.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Analytical and math skills.
- Knowledge of Accounting Principles.
- Ability to adapt to multiple and rapidly changing priorities and deadlines.
- Knowledge of veterinary record keeping is required.

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.