Veterinary Technician - 161397

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Piper Companies seeks an experienced Veterinary Technician in Philadelphia, PA, for a contract-to-hire role dedicated to advancing animal care and research. The position involves daily health checks, anesthesia administration, and assisting veterinarians within a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include managing animal colonies, surgical suites, and providing technical support for treatments, data collection, and compliance duties.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring and medication dosing.
• Excellent communication with researchers and staff.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily health checks, administer medications, monitor anesthesia, and assist veterinarians.
• Manage animal colonies and maintain surgical suites, with team collaboration.
• Support treatments, data collection, necropsies, and compliance documentation.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Drug dose calculations

Surgical procedures

Animal care

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

CVT/LVT/RVT certification

Job description

Piper Companiesis currently looking for an experiencedVeterinary TechnicianinPhiladelphia, Pennsylvaniato 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

• 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

• 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

• 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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