Research Veterinary Technician - Animal Care & Surgery

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College is seeking a Veterinary Technician in Hanover, NH. This regular full-time role focuses on monitoring and maintaining the health of research animals, providing surgical support, and managing animal care records.

The position includes training responsibilities and participation in the CCMR animal care operations. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 2+ years of animal care/research experience, LATg certification or equivalent, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two plus years of relevant animal care and research experience or comparable Animal Health Technician experience.
• LATg certification or equivalent experience and education.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations on the use of laboratory animals in research.
• Ability to deal with the use of animals in a research environment.
• Ability to work independently with sound judgment and critical thinking.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities.
• Commitment to serving a diverse community.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Dartmouth-approved driver certification.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and records the general health and condition of research animals and provides surgical support as needed.
• Maintains medical records and inventory records on individual animals and dispenses controlled substances.
• Assists in rodent health program, including handling, euthanizing, and sample collection as required.
• Develops and conducts workshops and trainings on animal care techniques for staff and researchers.
• Performs back-up animal care and environmental/ facility maintenance tasks as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Animal care exp

Communication skills

LATg certification

Regulatory knowledge

Animal research ethics

Critical thinking

Flexibility

Diversity commitment

Driver certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Dartmouth College is seeking a Veterinary Technician in Hanover, NH. This regular full-time role focuses on monitoring and maintaining the health of research animals, providing surgical support, and managing animal care records.

The position includes training responsibilities and participation in the CCMR animal care operations. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 2+ years of animal care/research experience, LATg certification or equivalent, and the ability to