Veterinary Technician Assistant I

Charles River Labs; Worcester (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Labs seeks a Veterinary Technician Assistant at their Worcester site. The role involves assisting veterinary staff with laboratory animal health cases, performing technical procedures, and ensuring proper animal care. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant experience, with opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health and wellness coverage

401K

Paid time off

Stock purchase program

Work life balance flexibility

Qualifications

• 1-2 years related experience in a laboratory animal facility.
• Experience working with animals in clinical settings preferred.
• ALAT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinary staff in documentation and triage of animal health cases.
• Perform routine veterinary technical and husbandry skills.
• Monitor animal health and maintain record keeping.

Skills

Animal care

Record keeping

Veterinary technical skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant for our Discovery site located in Worcester.

The Veterinary Technician Assistant will assist veterinary staff in the documentation and triage of all laboratory animal health cases. Also responsible for daily health observations, preventative health care, environment enrichment and handling and restrain of laboratory animals. In addition, this individual will may also perform technical in-life procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assist veterinary staff in the documentation and triage of all animal health cases noted by technical staff and/or Veterinarians.
• Perform routine veterinary technical and husbandry skills including the following:
  • Generate animal treatment records and perform treatment distribution
  • Administration of various therapeutic measures by IM, SQ, topical, oral routes, etc. o Proficient animal restraint techniques.
  • Observe basic care animals o Daily walk through of animal rooms
  • Participate in colony management (new NHP processing, TB testing, collection of biological samples, routine health monitoring, etc.)
  • Animal observations, reporting abnormalities
  • Perform animal follow-ups as needed
• Monitor animal heath, visually and by following detailed schedules.
• Maintain accurate record keeping procedures for the veterinary department May perform routine technical and husbandry functions (general housekeeping) on studies and must adhere to safety procedures.
• May assist in surgical pack preparation and cleaning of surgical instruments. Assistance in acclimation and behavior management of animals in our care.
• Provide environmental enrichment for laboratory animals according to facility and Federal guidelines.
• Assist in keeping inventory and stocking the vet rooms (i.e. drugs and supplies).
• Assist in organizing and maintaining the vet exam rooms.
• Record keeping of required logs.
• Triage and recheck non-USDA covered species.

The pay range for this position starts at $22 to $24 per hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Job Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Experience: 1-2 years related experience in a laboratory animal facility. related experience working with animals in pre-clinical laboratory or clinical setting; experience working with a CRO with multi-species preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Certification/Licensure: ALAT preferred
• Other: None.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• LVT license or CVT/RVT certification.
• AALAS certification.

About Discovery
Discovery from Charles River is industry-proven in the successful development of novel therapies, with over 320 patents and 74 preclinical drug candidates delivered to our sponsors in the past 17 years. Backed by more than 650 scientists, our comprehensive, integrated portfolio employs the latest technology and platforms to provide chemistry, biology, and pharmacology services that support clients from the earliest stages of hit identification all the way through to IND. Our client-focused, collaborative approach creates true partnerships that anticipate challenges, overcome obstacles, and move us forward together on the journey of getting new drugs to market.

About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.

We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.

Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to [e-mail]. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

About the company

Charles River Laboratories, Inc., is an American corporation specializing in a variety of preclinical and clinical laboratory services for the pharmaceutical, medical device and biotechnology industries.

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