Veterinary Technician I

SciTech Services, Inc.; Edgewood (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

SciTech Services, Inc. seeks a Veterinary Technician I to support the health and well-being of research animals in Edgewood, MD. The role includes daily health checks, data collection, and maintaining medical records under veterinary direction.

Responsibilities cover various species, SOP adherence, and assisting with veterinary procedures in a high-demand, controlled environment. LAT within 1 year is required, with potential for growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience in research animal veterinary technician care.
• LAT qualified within 1 year of accepting position.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, lift up to 50 lbs.
• Environment is noisy with high ambient temperature (>77°F).

Responsibilities

• Perform daily health checks on research animals across species.
• Collect and record physiological data and report abnormalities.
• Assist with basic surgical setup and procedures.
• Prepare and administer individualized diets and medical treatments.
• Maintain electronic medical records and treatment plans.
• Ensure proper handling, restraint, and sample collection for diagnostics.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organization

Physical stamina

Writing skills

Education

High school diploma

LAT certification

Tools

SOP adherence

Job description

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Veterinary Technician I

Full Time Edgewood Area, MD, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $24.00 Hourly

Citizenship/Clearance requirement:Candidate must be a U.S. citizen, ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance and pass a background check and drug screening.

SciTech Services, Inc. (SciTech) is seeking a Veterinary Technician I to ensure the health and well-being of various research animals. The Veterinary Technician I will maintain the health and condition of research animals by performing daily animal health checks and collect research data.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Experience caring for various animal species including but not limited to Non-Human Primates (NHP), rodents, rabbits, swine/mini-swine, ferrets, and guinea pigs.
• Responsible for performing daily and weekly health checks of all laboratory animals.
• Conduct quality assurance checks and implement existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Collect and record animal physiological data and conditions. Report any abnormal situations to veterinary staff.
• Prepare and distribute individualized diets, nutrition, and clinical treatments.
• Maintain electronic medical records and treatment plans based on veterinary directions.
• Assist with setup of basic surgical instruments and operating room procedures.
• Perform veterinary technical procedures such as injections, euthanasia, and basic first aid care.
• Clean and sanitize procedure areas, operating rooms, and prep areas.
• Safe handling and restraint of animals for observation, blood collection, catheterization, tissue collection, or anesthesia.
• Process and prepare blood, urine, stool, or tissue samples for diagnostics and research.
• Participate in study related necropsies and tissue harvest.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education required.
• One year’s experience in research animal veterinary technician care.
• LAT qualified within 1 year of accepting position.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, with a positive attitude.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, lift, pull, and push equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Work is performed in an area that is noisy and has relatively high ambient temperature (greater than 77°F).

SciTech offers an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a great 401(k) package, vacation, and sick leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability and Veterans.