Veterinary Technician

Ansible Government Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to supporting vital biomedical research at a prestigious medical center. As a Veterinary Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the health and well-being of laboratory animals, contributing to groundbreaking research projects. Your responsibilities will include administering care, operating specialized equipment, and maintaining compliance with federal regulations. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your skills will directly impact the success of important health initiatives. If you are passionate about animal care and research, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in laboratory animal husbandry.
• Competent in assessment of sick animals and administering treatments.

Responsibilities

• Perform husbandry and pre/post-surgery care for animals.
• Monitor animal health and coordinate daily health checks.

Skills

Animal Husbandry

Veterinary Care

Data Recording

Equipment Operation

Health Surveillance

Education

ALAT Certification

Assistant Technician Certification

Tools

Cage Washing Systems

Ventilated Housing Units

Environmental Monitoring Systems

Job description

Overview

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently recruiting Veterinary Technicians to support the James J. Peters VA Medical Center located at 130 W Kingsbridge Rd. Bronx, NY 10468. Working hours are Mon-Fri, 8:00am-4:30pm. Weekend coverage may be required on a rotational basis. Competitive packages are available for qualified candidates.

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with solutions in many arenas. Our customers face wide-ranging challenges in the fields of national security, health care, and information technology. To address these challenges, we employ intelligent and committed staff who take care of our customers’ success as if it is their own.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing the husbandry, pre and post animal surgery care and communication with the veterinary technician and veterinarian, and researchers and research staff, that are necessary for bio-medical research projects. In addition, this individual will:
• Have knowledge of the normal cleaning and housing (caging) requirements of animals based on species, size and sex.
• Be skilled in providing special feeding subcutaneously and in administering medication orally or by injection.
• Be able to operate various types of animal research equipment (ventilated housing units, cage washing systems, autoclaves, automatic watering equipment, and environmental monitoring systems). Monitors the equipment and reports data to the VMU supervisor.
• Record data for animal census and per diem system and provides report data as required by federal regulations.
• Ensure the preparation and timely collection of biological samples for pathogen testing.
• Participate in the disease and health surveillance program. Develops data related to animal health surveillance.
• Observe animals and note observations of any sickness or illness. Prepares summaries of relevant health and compliance observations.
• Collect biological samples for use in approved research projects or disease surveillance.
• Coordinate daily health checks, administration of medications, treatments, post-surgical care, and overseeing of experiments by staff. Ensures timely notification of research staff of observations or deviations.
• Schedules and coordinates use of animal procedure rooms.
• In addition to the requirements for Assistant Technician, the incumbent will be responsible for implementing comprehensive monitoring programs of several species of animal subjects in order to prevent, detect, and document violations of all laws and regulations for the control and eradication of infectious, contagious, communicable diseases, parasites, and disease vectors. The incumbent is also responsible for:
• Leads and plans the appropriate housing needed to execute multiple biomedical research projects and a program of compliance with federal regulations.
• Applies AAALAC and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals standards and recommendations as they relate to feeding and maintaining experimental animals.
• Animal Research Regulatory Compliance.
• Participates in developing, implementing, and maintaining a program of monitoring VMU compliance with AAALAC, AWA, USDA, NIH, and VA laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Monitoring of the animal program includes research laboratories, experimental techniques, and assuring that professional and technical staff receives adequate training before they receive approval to handle animals for any procedures. Maintains familiarity and follows standard operating procedures developed for the VMU.

Qualifications

• Trained in basic animal husbandry, including handling animals, cage changes, cage wash operations, managing food and water and sanitation and have at least 1 year of experience in laboratory animal husbandry.
• In addition to requirements for Assistant Technician, this individual will be competent in assessment of sick animals, administering treatment prescribed by a veterinarian, and will have a solid knowledge of rules and regulations.
• Is expected to have at least 1 year experience working in a laboratory animal vivarium.
• Will be ALAT Certified and working toward LAT Certification.
• Technician needs to have completed Assistant Technician certification by American Association for Laboratory Animal Science and is eligible for or has completed this certification at the Technician level. 1-2 years experience in animal husbandry in a research setting would be typical for a technician at this level.
• No sponsorship available.

All candidates must be able to:

• Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift.
• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
• Lift up to 20 lbs.
• Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
• Push/pull with 30 lbs of force.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Internet Publishing