Veterinary Technician - Center for Discovery and Innovation- CDI

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Nutley (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a Veterinary Technician to provide care for research animals and assist the veterinary staff and researchers at the Animal Facility at the Center for Discovery and Innovation, HMH.

Required qualifications include an Associates degree and a minimum of two years of relevant experience, with mandatory weekend and holiday coverage. Preference is given to candidates with a Bachelor's degree and five years of experience.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associates degree and at least two years of relevant veterinary technician experience.
• Weekend and holiday coverage is mandatory.
• Bachelor's degree (preferred) with five years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for research animals and assist veterinary staff and researchers.
• Support the Animal Facility team at the Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) at HMH.

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Veterinary Technician will provide care for research animals and general technical assistance to the veterinary staff and researchers at the Animal Facility at the Center for Discovery and Innovation, HMH.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Associates degree.
• Minimum two years of relevant experience.
• Mandatory weekend/holiday coverage.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or Bachelor's degree in Animal Sciences.
• AALAS certification as a Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) or Bachelor's degree in Animal Sciences.