NHP Veterinary Technician: Nursery & Care Leader

Inotiv, Inc.; Alice (TX); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Inotiv, Inc. in Alice, TX is seeking a Veterinarian Technician I to support rhesus colony health and welfare, coordinate nursery activities, and assist with surgical and diagnostic procedures. The role involves mentoring staff, managing clinical cases, and ensuring accurate documentation.

Ideal candidates hold a Life Sciences degree or veterinary tech credentials, have six months of lab or veterinary experience, and are proficient with Word and Excel. On-site position with potential overtime.

Formación

• Bachelor or Associate degree in Life Sciences or related field.
• Associate degrees in Laboratory Animal Technology or Veterinary Technology accepted.
• Registered Vet Tech or Certified Vet Tech required or with six months experience.
• AALAS Laboratory Animal Technologist level desirable.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsabilidades

• Support rhesus nonhuman primate colonies in Alice, TX and monitor animal health.
• Manage NHP breeding colony clinical cases with colony veterinarian and staff.
• Coordinate nursery activities: training, feeding, scheduling, husbandry, sanitation.
• Provide primary nursery care and maintain nursery equipment and space.
• Ensure accurate clinical records through review and correction of errors.
• Lead Foster-Mentor Program for rhesus orphans and socialize animals.
• Handle and restrain animals using positive reinforcement techniques.
• Lead training initiatives for nursery care, observations, and procedures.
• Mentor and train less experienced staff; participate in audits and projects.
• Assist with diagnostic procedures, surgeries, anesthesia monitoring, and sample collection.

Conocimientos

Six months experience

Animal health knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Concise writing

Multi-tasking

Educación

Bachelor or Associate degree in Life Sciences

Associate degree in Laboratory Animal Technology

Associate degree in Veterinary Technology

Registered Vet Tech or Certified Vet Tech

AALAS certification at Laboratory Animal Technologist level desirable

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Inotiv, Inc. in Alice, TX is seeking a Veterinarian Technician I to support rhesus colony health and welfare, coordinate nursery activities, and assist with surgical and diagnostic procedures. The role involves mentoring staff, managing clinical cases, and ensuring accurate documentation.

Ideal candidates hold a Life Sciences degree or veterinary tech credentials, have six months of lab or veterinary experience, and are proficient with Word and Excel. On-site position with potential overtime.