Veterinary Technician I

Charles River Laboratories; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 sign on bonus

Job summary

A leading contract research organization in Reno, NV is seeking a Veterinary Technician I to assist veterinarians with documentation and management of laboratory animal health. Responsibilities include daily health observations, technical skills, and maintaining records. Ideal candidates will have a college degree in veterinary technology and related experience. Competitive pay is offered at $28.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years related experience working with animals in a pre-clinical laboratory or clinical setting.
• LVT license or CVT/RVT certification preferred.
• Must have Vet Tech in Training (VTIT) if uncertified and achieve certification within 12-18 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinary staff in documentation and triage of animal health cases.
• Perform routine veterinary technical skills.
• Maintain appropriate medical records for each animal.

Skills

Animal handling

Veterinary skills

Documentation

Critical care monitoring

Education

Graduate of a collegiate veterinary technology program

Job description

Overview

Veterinary Technician I - $5,000 Sign On Bonus! Position is eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus. The Veterinary Technician 1 is responsible for assisting the veterinarians in documentation, triage, and management of laboratory animal health cases. Also responsible for daily health observations, preventive health care, environmental enrichment and handling and restraining of laboratory animals.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinary staff in the documentation and triage of all animal health cases noted by technical staff and/or Attending Veterinarian.
• Perform routine veterinary technical skills including the following:
• Assess and follow-up on animal health concerns
• Generate animal treatment records and perform, track and schedule follow-ups
• Administration of various therapeutic measures by IV, IM, SQ, topical, oral routes, etc.
• Bandage/wrapping techniques.
• Nail/teeth clipping/trimming.
• Venipuncture techniques.
• Perform radiographs as required.
• Daily walk through of animal rooms
• Proficient animal restraint techniques.
• Monitor critical care animals (i.e., place IVs, monitor fluids, etc.).
• Participate in colony management (new NHP processing, TB testing, collection of biological samples, routine health monitoring, etc.)
• Monitor animal health, visually, and by following detailed schedules.
• Maintain appropriate medical records for each animal in accordance with study and regulatory requirements. Assist in maintaining accurate record keeping procedures for the veterinary department.
• Maintain and follow complex procedures to ensure appropriate animal health and treatment.
• Assist in providing leadership, animal health training, and guidance to other laboratory personnel.
• Assist in keeping inventory and stocking the vet rooms (i.e., drugs and supplies). Assist in organizing and maintaining the vet exam rooms.
• Responsible for tissue sampling, routine animal manipulations and administration of fluids or other treatments as required.

Job Qualifications

• Graduate of a collegiate veterinary technology program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Training Activities or equivalent program in veterinary technology.
• 0-2 years related experience working with animals in a pre-clinical laboratory or clinical setting; experience working in 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 if the individual is credentialed as a Certified Veterinary Technician.
• LVT license or CVT/RVT certification preferred. Uncertified candidates must have Vet Tech in Training (VTIT) and will be required to receive certification within 12-18 months or show that certification has been substantially completed. AALAS certification desired.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $28.00 per hour. Salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

About Safety Assessment

Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.