Preparation/Recovery Technician

NAMSA; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

NAMSA in Minnesota seeks a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or ALAT to support post-operative recovery, anesthesia, and surgical preparation for study animals. You will monitor vital signs, administer medications, perform anesthetic calculations, intubation, catheter placement, and document clinical data.

The role requires lifting up to 75 pounds, working in a BSL-2 environment, and operating equipment like gas anesthesia machines and autoclaves.

Qualifications

• CVT or ALAT certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline or Associate of Science in Veterinary Technology required.

Responsibilities

• Monitors animals during initial post-operative recovery (TPR, auscultation, pain assessment, wound dressings, meds).
• Prepares animals for surgery (anesthetic calculations, sedation/induction, intubation, IV catheter placement, monitoring).
• Performs and documents physiological data during prep and recovery; document medication administration.
• Dispenses medications as prescribed by veterinarian or protocol.
• Collects lab samples (blood, fecal, urine) and processes them as needed.
• Communicates with veterinary staff and study directors about medical status and recovery.

Skills

Veterinary care

Animal welfare

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline or AS in Veterinary Technology

Tools

Anesthesia machines

Autoclave

IV catheter placement

Surgical equipment

Job description

NAMSA pioneered the industry and was the first independent company in the world to focus solely on medical device materials for safety. NAMSA started testing medical devices before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration started regulating such products in 1976.

We are shaping the industry. NAMSA has been a key contributor to the development of the test methods that govern our industry. We have become the industry’s premier provider. We provide support for clients during every step of the product development lifecycle and beyond.

Vision

to inspire innovative MedTech solutions that advance global healthcare, improve patient lives and accelerate Client success and the

Mission

to deliver best-in-class global MedTech development solutions through our people, expertise and technology by adhering to our core

Values:

• Act with integrity in everything we do.
• Provide best-in-class customer experiences.
• Develop superior talent and deliver expertise.
• Respond with agility and provide timely results.
• Embrace collaboration, diverse perspectives and ideas.

Compensation Target:

$23.00

Job Description:

• Monitors animals during the initial post-operative critical recovery phase during the first day immediately following surgery, including performing TPRs (temp, pulse, respiration), auscultation of the heart and lungs, assessing pain of animals at incision sites, changing wound dressings, and administering medications.
• Prepares animals for surgery including anesthetic calculations, performing sedation and induction, intubation, IV catheter placement, monitoring anesthesia, specimen collections, and surgical site preparation.
• Performs and documents a variety of activities, including but not limited to monitoring and charting of physiological data during surgical prep and recovery, documentation of medication administration, etc.
• Dispenses medications as prescribed by veterinarian and/or protocol specifications.
• Collects necessary lab work such as blood, fecal and urine collection and processing, etc.
• Communicates with veterinary staff, supervisor, and study directors regarding medical status of animals and recovery process.
• Operates, cleans, and maintains gas anesthesia machines, autoclave and other surgical equipment routinely utilized.
• Maintains an efficient and clean work area by organizing surgical prep and recovery areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary: $23-27/hr

Qualifications & Technical Competencies:

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or ALAT certification is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline or Associate of Science in Veterinary Technology required.

Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to, and must handle and come in contact with, a variety of large and small livestock, domestic and laboratory animals, as well as their blood and body fluids. The employee is frequently exposed to sharps, and gasses such as CO2 and isoflurane. The employee is occasionally exposed to fluoroscopy, required to work with in a Bio- Safety-Level 2 (BSL2) environment, wet conditions (non-weather), toxic or caustic chemicals, and zoonotic diseases, and on rare occasions is exposed to faxitron x-ray imaging.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud. Hearing protection is required in designated areas and when performing specific tasks.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, grasp, hold and manipulate equipment with hands, stoop, crouch, and kneel. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds with assistance. The employee is regularly required to move up to 250 lbs using mechanical assistance including pushing or pulling wheeled tables. The employee may be required to view computer monitors and stand for extended periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, the ability to see a full range of colors, the ability to adjust focus, and exceptional spatial acuity and visual-kinesthetic coordination.

The compensation grade range for this position is:

$15.24 - $29.57

Hourly

Please Note: Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills.

NAMSA Is An Equal Employment Opportunity Company. NAMSA participates in pre-employment background and drug screen processes aligned to local, state and federal laws.