Veterinary Technician - 145468

Zachary Piper Solutions; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician in Philadelphia, PA, for a contract-to-hire position within a large animal research setting. You will perform daily health checks, administer medications, monitor anesthesia, and assist veterinarians.

Work independently and with researchers to manage animal colonies, maintain surgical suites, and support data collection and compliance documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience with rodents and other species (dogs, pigs, cats).
• Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring, drug dosing, and surgical procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to interact with researchers and admins.
• Commitment to animal welfare and ability to work independently.
• Certification as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT, etc.) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conducting daily health checks, administering medications, anesthesia, and assisting veterinarians.
• Manage animal colonies, maintain surgical suites, and support research personnel.
• Provide technical support for treatments, data collection, necropsies, and compliance documentation.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Rodent handling

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

CVT/LVT/RVT certification

Job description

Piper Companies is currently looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to work a contract to hire role. And to be a part of a large institution and to join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing animal care and research.

Responsibilities for the Veterinary Technician include:

• Conducting daily health checks, administering medications, performing and monitoring anesthesia, and assisting veterinarians.
• Work independently and collaboratively in managing animal colonies, maintaining surgical suites, and supporting research personnel
• Assisting with technical support for treatments, data collection, necropsies, and compliance documentation.

Qualifications for the Veterinary Technician include:

• Experience working with rodents, as well as other species such as dogs, pigs, and cats
• Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring, drug dose calculations, and surgical procedures is essential.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are critical, as the role involves regular interaction with researchers and administrative tasks
• Must demonstrate a commitment to animal welfare and an ability to work independently
• Certification as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT, etc.) is a Plus!

Compensation for the Veterinary Technician include:

• After a short contract to hire period- receive a comprehensive benefits package, competitive wage that will commensurate with experience, along with comprehensive benefits, including health insurance,

Keywords

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