Entry-Level Research Veterinary Technician — Lab Care

Actalent; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent in Minneapolis, MN seeks a Research Veterinary Technician to support animal health in biomedical research. The role requires independent work and collaboration with husbandry, veterinary, and investigative staff across diverse species.

The position involves anesthesia, surgery, care, records, and regulatory compliance, with shifts typical of a laboratory setting and one weekend/holiday per month. This is a contract-to-hire on-site role with good benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in Minnesota.
• Experience with anesthesia, animal surgery, and medication administration.
• Research Vet Tech experience.
• Proficiency in animal science, handling, recovery, and health.
• Blood draw skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care to animals in support of biomedical research.
• Maintain understanding of research studies and protocols to ensure animals receive appropriate care.
• Learn and understand how genetic manipulations support specific studies and affect animal health.
• Assess and manage pain in all species using established Standards of Care.
• Administer medications via various routes including oral, subcutaneous, intradermal, intramuscular, and intravenous.
• Perform rounds to monitor ongoing treatments and health concerns.
• Provide post-operative and emergency care as needed.
• Prepare animal patients for and assist in veterinary procedures.
• Conduct health screenings and vaccinations for multiple species.
• Maintain inventory and records (GLP and electronic).
• Review medical records for accuracy and completeness.
• Use and maintain complex veterinary equipment.
• Maintain the pharmacy and equipment.
• Obtain samples, perform biopsies, and process diagnostic samples.
• Work weekends and holidays; on-call veterinarian.
• Comply with regulatory guidelines.
• Perform technical services for investigators including anesthesia prep, monitoring, and recovery.
• Bill investigators for treatments and services.
• Train departmental staff, laboratory staff, and students/interns.
• Prepare for regulatory site visits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

LVT Minnesota

Anesthesia

Surgery experience

Blood draws

Research vet tech

Tools

Veterinary equipment

Job description

Actalent in Minneapolis, MN seeks a Research Veterinary Technician to support animal health in biomedical research. The role requires independent work and collaboration with husbandry, veterinary, and investigative staff across diverse species.

The position involves anesthesia, surgery, care, records, and regulatory compliance, with shifts typical of a laboratory setting and one weekend/holiday per month. This is a contract-to-hire on-site role with good benefits.