Research Veterinary Technician — Animal Facility

Hackensack Meridian Health; Nutley (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support the Animal Facility at the Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI). The role involves routine animal health evaluations, treatments, and technical support for researchers in a biomedically focused setting.

The position requires an Associate's degree with at least two years of relevant experience and weekend/holiday coverage. Licensure as LVT/CVT or a Bachelor's in Animal Sciences is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates degree.
• Minimum two years of relevant experience.
• Mandatory weekend/holiday coverage.
• Bachelor's degree (preferred).
• Minimum five years of relevant experience (preferred).
• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or Bachelor's degree in Animal Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine health care procedures and animal health evaluations weekly.
• Evaluate animals and report abnormalities to Attending Veterinarian and Operations Manager.
• Provide treatment as directed by veterinarian.
• Communicate findings with researchers and husbandry supervisor.
• Document health issues, diagnostics and treatments.
• Provide veterinary technical support including euthanasia, necropsy and tissue harvest.
• Assist in training on humane handling of research animals.
• Administer sentinel monitoring and collect samples for testing.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies, and service records.
• Maintain USDA records and drug records.

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support the Animal Facility at the Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI). The role involves routine animal health evaluations, treatments, and technical support for researchers in a biomedically focused setting.

The position requires an Associate's degree with at least two years of relevant experience and weekend/holiday coverage. Licensure as LVT/CVT or a Bachelor's in Animal Sciences is preferred.