Veterinary Technician

Fladger Associates; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fladger Associates is seeking a 'Senior Pharmaceutical Talent Acquisition Specialist' for the Ridgefield area. This role involves providing veterinary health care services to laboratory animal populations and requires an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Animal Health Technology along with practical experience. The candidate will assist in various veterinary medical procedures, ensuring compliance with animal welfare regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year practical experience performing veterinary technical procedures.
• AALAS certification is desirable.
• Ability to triage clinical cases and veterinary emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary health care services under supervision.
• Assist in preventive medicine and environmental enrichment programs.
• Administer basic veterinary medical treatments under guidance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Animal Health Technology

Tools

MS applications

Job description

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Base pay range

$22.00/hr - $30.00/hr

Direct message the job poster from Fladger Associates

Senior Pharmaceutical Talent Acquisition Specialist at Fladger Associates

Responsibilities:

• Excellent employment opportunity for a Animal Health Technologist in the Ridgefield, CT area.
• The basic responsibility of this position is to provide veterinary health care services to laboratory animal populations under the direct supervision of an Animal Resources Veterinarian or Senior Animal Health Technologist.
• Assists in preventive medicine program (in processing physical examinations, vaccinations, disease control and health surveillance programs, dental prophylaxis) and in assists in environmental enrichment program for all species.
• Assists in maintenance and operation of aseptic surgical suite, including provision of pre-, peri-, and post-operative care of surgical patients, including induction and maintenance of anesthesia, pain management, fluid and antibiotic administration and wound management.
• Assists in the conduct of large and small animal health rounds and communicates all abnormalities to an Animal Resources Veterinarian.
• Collects specimen and submission of samples to diagnostic laboratory for analysis.
• Participates in-service training and directed workshops to enhance technical skills and knowledge base
• Administers basic veterinary medical treatments under guidance of an Animal Resources Veterinarian.
• Complies with applicable animal welfare regulations, performing all work in a safe manner, and maintains proper records in accordance with SOPs and policies.
• Must be able to work on scheduled weekends and holidays and on occasion, off-hours if required.

Experience:

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Animal Health Technology or equivalent program that includes a minimum of one year practical experience performing veterinary technical procedures. AALAS certification is desirable.
• Ability to triage clinical cases and veterinary emergencies, identify abnormal from normal clinical presentations of various lab animal species, calculate and administer medications by various routes, operate basic veterinary diagnostic equipment, write medical records.
• Working knowledge of animal welfare regulations,excellent interpersonal skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Must be proficient with MS applications and have working knowledge of medical terminology.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Science

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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