Veterinary Technician

Altasciences; Peethill (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance & Telehealth

Training & Development Programs

Employee Referral Bonus Program #LI-AN

Job summary

Altasciences is hiring an entry-level Veterinary Technician to support medicine, surgery, and drug therapy activities in a research setting. You will perform animal health duties and assist with data collection and quality control under supervision.

Ideal candidates hold an associate or bachelor degree with relevant experience, or a high school diploma with basic animal handling. Licensing such as CVT/LVT/RVT or ALAT is a plus, with a strong emphasis on precise communication and safety.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree with experience in clinical or research setting.
• CVT/LVT/RVT license or working toward licensure; or high school diploma/GED.
• 6-12 months basic animal handling and/or basic medical/veterinary experience.
• ALAT certification level or equivalent is desirable.
• Veterinary Technician license is preferred and reading/writing skills are essential.
• Ability to understand and act on complex instructions; professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs and comply with GLP, ALCOA+, USDA, and AAALAC.
• Assist in animal health duties, examinations, and record-keeping under veterinary guidance.
• Perform routine quality control, data entry, and retrieval for study records.
• Conduct diagnostic tests, measurements, sample processing, and tissue collection.
• Provide surgical support: prepare patients, medications, equipment, and monitor under anesthesia.
• Assist in surgeries or advanced procedures; maintain sanitation and study spaces.
• Calculate medication doses from veterinarian orders and assist with project ordering.
• Handle core animal species with proper restraint and handling techniques.
• Contribute to data collection for high-quality results; join weekend/evening rotations as needed.
• Assist with inventory and supplies for the department.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CVT/LVT/RVT license

ALAT certification

Job description

About The Role

About The Role This is an entry level Veterinary Technician position that requires the employee to be sufficiently knowledgeable and self-reliant to perform a number of veterinary and research activities. Veterinary Technicians perform various duties to facilitate and support the work and research done at the facility by completing a variety of animal health activities in the areas of medicine, surgery, and drug therapy. As a team, the Veterinary Services staff, is responsible for the treatment of all on-site ill and injured animals, and the fulfillment of the preventative medicine program as determined by the Attending Veterinarian.

What You'll Do Here

Follow all Altasciences Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and is compliant with GLP, ALCOA+, USDA, and AAALAC. Participate in animal health duties, including examination/treatment of animals under the guidance of veterinarians and maintain animal health records. Performs routine quality control on all paperwork and performs computer entry and/or data retrieval as appropriate. Performs routine diagnostic/screening tests and veterinary procedures (such as body weights, body condition score (BCS), fecal examination, blood collection, dose administration, sample processing, and tissue collection.) Provides surgical support by preparing patients, medications, and equipment for surgery, and monitoring animals while under anesthesia. May assist in surgical procedures and/ or advanced diagnostic/treatment procedures. Perform general housekeeping duties such as surgical sanitation, study set-up, study clean-up, equipment maintenance and validation, and organization of vet spaces. Performs dose calculations for medications to be given based on initial orders from a veterinarian or as per SOP or Protocol and may be responsible for ordering substances from the pharmacy for planned procedures. Proficient in working with core animal species, ensuring the correct handling, restraint, and manipulation of sedated and non-sedated animals for essential procedures. Contributes to data collection, aiming to achieve high data quality. Assists Research Associates, Post-Life, and/or Labs and participates in weekend and evening rotations, as needed. Assist with inventory and ordering responsibilities for supplies used by the department.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Associates or Bachelor's degree with experience in clinical or research setting; Applicable state licensing for Veterinary technician (CVT/LVT/RVT); or high school diploma/GED. Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience preferred. Equivalent combination of experience may substitute for education. 6-12 months basic animal handling and /or basic medical/veterinary experience. It is desirable to be working toward the AALAS Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification level or equivalent. Veterinary Technician License is preferred. Requires general reading, writing, and verbal communication skills. The ability to quickly understand and act on complex instructions delivered either verbally or in writing, and the ability to communicate either verbally or in writing with a wide variety of individuals in a professional, respectful, and clear manner.

Other Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Well developed interpersonal skills are required. Personal/professional integrity and proven discretion in handling confidential information. Ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results. Capable of managing multiple conflicting priorities. Must be self-directed, motivated, and have a willingness to take the initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations for implementation. Relevant industry experience a plus.

What We Offer

The hourly range estimated for this position is $22 - $35/hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, prior relevant experience, skills, education, certification, location as well as internal equity and market data.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs
• Training & Development Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program #LI-AN1

At Altasciences we all move in unison to assist and work in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them faster to people who need them. No matter your role, we all play an important part and you will have a significant impact on the health and well‑being of people across the globe. By living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect and Integrity, we look to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people, like you, to join our growing team! Whether you're a recent college graduate or seeking your next career opportunity, it's time to discover your future at Altasciences. We are better together and together We Are Altasciences.

Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other protected grounds under applicable legislation.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process are available upon request.

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