Veterinary Technician - 161397

Zachary Piper Solutions; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Piper Companies is currently seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to join a contract-to-hire role supporting animal care and research.

Responsibilities include health checks, administering medications, anesthesia monitoring, and assisting veterinarians, plus managing animal colonies and surgical suites in collaboration with research personnel.

Qualifications

• Experience working with rodents and other species (dogs, pigs, cats).
• Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring, drug dose calculations, and surgical procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interaction with researchers and administrative tasks.
• Commitment to animal welfare and ability to work independently.
• Certification as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT, etc.) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily health checks, administer medications, monitor anesthesia and assist veterinarians.
• Work independently and with teams to manage animal colonies, surgical suites, and research support staff.
• Assist with treatments, data collection, necropsies, and compliance documentation.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT)

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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