Entry-Level Veterinary Technician | Lab Animal Care

Altasciences; Peethill (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance & Telehealth

Training & Development Programs

Employee Referral Bonus Program #LI-AN

Job summary

Altasciences is hiring an entry-level Veterinary Technician to support medicine, surgery, and drug therapy activities in a research setting. You will perform animal health duties and assist with data collection and quality control under supervision.

Ideal candidates hold an associate or bachelor degree with relevant experience, or a high school diploma with basic animal handling. Licensing such as CVT/LVT/RVT or ALAT is a plus, with a strong emphasis on precise communication and safety.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree with experience in clinical or research setting.
• CVT/LVT/RVT license or working toward licensure; or high school diploma/GED.
• 6-12 months basic animal handling and/or basic medical/veterinary experience.
• ALAT certification level or equivalent is desirable.
• Veterinary Technician license is preferred and reading/writing skills are essential.
• Ability to understand and act on complex instructions; professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs and comply with GLP, ALCOA+, USDA, and AAALAC.
• Assist in animal health duties, examinations, and record-keeping under veterinary guidance.
• Perform routine quality control, data entry, and retrieval for study records.
• Conduct diagnostic tests, measurements, sample processing, and tissue collection.
• Provide surgical support: prepare patients, medications, equipment, and monitor under anesthesia.
• Assist in surgeries or advanced procedures; maintain sanitation and study spaces.
• Calculate medication doses from veterinarian orders and assist with project ordering.
• Handle core animal species with proper restraint and handling techniques.
• Contribute to data collection for high-quality results; join weekend/evening rotations as needed.
• Assist with inventory and supplies for the department.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CVT/LVT/RVT license

ALAT certification

Job description

Altasciences is hiring an entry-level Veterinary Technician to support medicine, surgery, and drug therapy activities in a research setting. You will perform animal health duties and assist with data collection and quality control under supervision.

Ideal candidates hold an associate or bachelor degree with relevant experience, or a high school diploma with basic animal handling. Licensing such as CVT/LVT/RVT or ALAT is a plus, with a strong emphasis on precise communication and safety.