Laboratory Veterinary Technician I - Animal Care & Research Support

RXinsider LTD.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician I to join the Insourcing Solutions team in Boston, MA. You will help ensure the health, welfare, and humane care of laboratory animals while supporting clinical operations and research activities.

The role collaborates with veterinarians and animal care staff, performing health assessments, sample collection, dosing, and procedures, with emphasis on animal welfare, data accuracy, and compliance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of laboratory animal or veterinary experience, or ALAT certification.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree plus 1 year of laboratory animal or veterinary experience.
• High School Diploma or GED plus additional requirements noted in the listing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily animal health assessments and clinical observations.
• Assist with triage, treatment, and follow-up care for animal health concerns.
• Maintain accurate electronic clinical records and communicate findings to veterinary staff and research teams.
• Support research studies through sample collection, dose administration, surgical support, clinical scoring, and data collection.
• Perform tissue sampling, animal handling, treatment administration, and other veterinary procedures.
• Participate in routine health surveillance and biosecurity programs.
• Assist with diagnostic procedures, necropsies, and humane euthanasia in accordance with established guidelines.
• Collaborate with veterinary staff during rounds and case reviews.
• Provide outstanding customer service and technical support to research teams.
• Help identify opportunities to improve animal welfare, quality, communication, and operational processes.

Skills

Veterinary experience

ALAT certification

Animal welfare knowledge

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Job description

Charles River is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician I to join the Insourcing Solutions team in Boston, MA. You will help ensure the health, welfare, and humane care of laboratory animals while supporting clinical operations and research activities.

The role collaborates with veterinarians and animal care staff, performing health assessments, sample collection, dosing, and procedures, with emphasis on animal welfare, data accuracy, and compliance.