Veterinary Technician

Jobs via Dice; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Philadelphia is seeking a Veterinary Technician with at least one year of veterinary experience in animal research. The role involves assisting in surgeries, maintaining records, and supporting rodent breeding colonies. A Bachelor's degree in a biology-related field is required, along with proficiency in anesthesia monitoring and surgical tools. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year veterinary experience within animal research.
• Proficiency with anesthesia monitoring and surgical tools.
• Technical skills with rodent mouse models.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgery setup and maintain proper record keeping.
• Ensure proper medical waste disposal and support rodent breeding colonies.
• Perform maintenance of surgery O.R.s and procedure rooms.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Animal breeding

Tissue sampling

Surgical tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology-related field

Tools

Anesthesia machines

Ventilators/respirators

Autoclaves

Job description

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Piper Companies is currently looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA) to work with a leading Philadelphia academic institution.

Responsibilities for the Veterinary Technician include:

1. Assist in surgery setup including disinfection and autoclaving of supplies, equipment, and rooms.
2. Maintain proper record keeping including SOPs, drug usage, and medical records.
3. Perform maintenance of surgery O.R.s, procedure rooms, and prep areas.
4. Ensure proper medical waste disposal and final disposition of animals.
5. Provide support to rodent breeding colonies.

Qualifications for the Veterinary Technician include:

1. A minimum of 1-year veterinary experience within animal research.
2. Proficiency with anesthesia monitoring, anesthesia machines, ventilators/respirators, autoclaves, and surgical tools.
3. Technical skills with animal breeding, tissue sampling, harvesting, collection, and rodent mouse models.
4. Bachelor's degree in a biology-related field required.

Compensation for the Veterinary Technician includes:

1. Salary range dependent upon experience.
2. Comprehensive benefits package.