Lab Animal Veterinary Technician (ALAT Certified)

A Hiring Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

DLAR-Veterinary Services in Pittsburgh is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians, researchers, and staff in daily animal care, procedures, and research assistance. The role requires performing veterinary technical duties, assisting with anesthesia, imaging, and medications, while maintaining regulatory documentation and inventory.

The candidate should have a relevant college degree, AALAS ALAT certification, and AVMA CVTEA-accredited program completion, with eligibility for VT

Qualifications

• AALAS ALAT certification required; external candidates must obtain within 12 months.
• AVMA CVTEA-accredited veterinary technician program completed.
• Licensed/certified veterinary technician status required.
• College degree in animal science or similar biological science.
• Strong attention to detail, interpersonal communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to work weekends, evenings, and holidays; travel between buildings.

Responsibilities

• Assist DLAR veterinarians with veterinary care and maintenance of animal colony health.
• Provide animal study support and perform animal technical procedures under direction of a veterinarian.
• Provide animal husbandry and cage wash support to meet operational needs.
• Provide surgical and anesthesia support, triage cases, and perform medical imaging.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with regulations; order and manage supplies.

Skills

Veterinary procedures

Animal restraint

English communication

On-call scheduling

Team collaboration

Education

AVMA CVTEA-accredited program

AALAS ALAT certification

Licensed Veterinary Technician status

Tools

CAMs DLAR system

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

DLAR-Veterinary Services in Pittsburgh is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians, researchers, and staff in daily animal care, procedures, and research assistance. The role requires performing veterinary technical duties, assisting with anesthesia, imaging, and medications, while maintaining regulatory documentation and inventory.

The candidate should have a relevant college degree, AALAS ALAT certification, and AVMA CVTEA-accredited program completion, with eligibility for VT