Veterinary Technician I-VA

SoBran-Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

SoBran-Inc in Virginia seeks a Veterinary Technician to support contract operations at our facility. You will perform daily health checks, assist veterinarians, maintain records, and help manage inventory and regulatory compliance with DEA/OSHA standards.

Requirements include an A.A./B.S. with veterinary training, LAT/CVT or equivalent, strong communication, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Weekend shifts and on-site work are required; training is provided.

Qualifications

• A.A. in Veterinary Technology or B.S. in Biology, Animal Science or related discipline and LAT certification or LVT, CVT, or equivalent training or experience preferred.
• After hire must complete training for Research Technician.
• Understands and follows all SOP's and Quality Assurance Standards.
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills required.
• Team player and able to develop and maintain good working relationships. Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs.; bend, push, pull, stoop, climb and stand for a prolonged period.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily animal health checks and reports any abnormal animal conditions.
• Assists the veterinarian with examinations and procedures; notifies emergencies promptly.
• Communicate regularly with Facility Manager and Attending Veterinarian about medical cases.
• Develop and maintain an effective relationship with all staff.
• Calculates drug dosages and provides treatments as directed.
• Maintains medical records accurately and files all closed records.
• Operates and maintains equipment used in the facility and procedures.
• Maintains inventory of drugs, supplies, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Strong communications

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Minimal supervision

Education

A.A. in Veterinary Technology

B.S. in Biology/Animal Science

LAT/CVT or equivalent training

Job description

Careers

For people who want to make a difference

Meaningful Work

Working with SoBran you’ll have a direct impact on programs that improve people’s lives.

Whether you're a mail screener, engineer, logistics specialist, operations manager or biomedical researcher, you can make a difference working with SoBran.Typically, you'll work within client facilities, often with high levels of client contact and visibility. Being cordial, respectful, responsive, cooperative, and service-oriented is as critical to the job as specific skills and experience.We encourage all employees to act as owners and contribute ideas and solutions.

SoBran's success hinges on our employees. We maintain a professional, ethical work environment, and ensure that our people have the tools and training to achieve, and opportunities for learning and advancement.

Ethical Workplace

Ethics are guiding principles at SoBran, not a catchword. That means:

• Fair and equitable treatment for all employees
• A workplace grounded in dignity, respect and conducive to success
• Opportunities for training, continuing education, and career advancement
• An emphasis on delivering quality and value to the customer
• We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. See federal EEO laws here: EEO Poster

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Competitive Compensation

SoBran believes in recognizing a job well done. We provide tools for long-term success and reward our team equitably, recognizing their contributions and efforts. Compensation and benefits include:

• Industry competitive salaries
• Opportunities for internal advancement and interdepartmental transfers
• Performance-based evaluation process

All employees are expected to perform their duties as assigned, arrive at work at 7:30am and depart at 4:00pm M-F. You will be required to work on the weekends as scheduled. The weekend hours are from 7:30am-12:30pm.

This person is expected to be familiar with the day-to-day activities, personnel and issues within the facilities. We expect the Veterinary Technician to be forward-thinking and create and assist in developing plans to enhance the learning abilities and performance of the staff working on this contract. The Veterinary Technician will assist the Program Management in the efficient allocation of the budget and develop and maintain an effective relationship with the EVMS staff.

PRIMARY DUTIES MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING

• Performs daily animal health checks and reports any abnormal animal conditions to the Attending Veterinarian and/or Asst./Facility Manager and/or the Project/Program Manager.
• Assists the veterinarian with examinations and procedures. Alerts the veterinarian of emergencies or animal problems within one hour of discovery.
• Communicate regularly with the Facility Manager and Attending Veterinarian regarding management of active medical cases including, but not limited to, medical procedures, nutrition, training, and behavioral enrichment.
• Develop and maintain an effective relationship with all staff.
• Calculates drug dosages and provides treatments as directed.
• Monitors the health status of animals daily, identifies and communicates signs of abnormal or poor health.
• Operates and maintains equipment such as mechanical ventilators, anesthesia equipment, ECG, and x-ray.
• Provides pre, intra, and post-operative monitoring of animals.
• Maintains medical records accurately and files all closed records.
• Assists veterinarian, PI or Study Director with surgical procedures.
• Collects, preserves and prepares any biological samples such as; tissue, blood, urine, fecal samples and/or skin scrapings.
• Maintains surgical and necropsy schedule.
• Maintains surgical and necropsy rooms in accordance with SOPs.
• Ensuring hospital area meets regulatory standards in accordance with DEA, USDA, and OSHA.
• Maintains inventory of all drugs and medical supplies, keeping all areas properly stocked at all times.
• Maintains inventory of laboratory gases. Ensures that the tanks are secure, and the system is operational.
• Maintains controlled substances and log. Checks log monthly and reports any problems within 24 hours to the DEA license holder and provides a quarterly report to the DEA license holder.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• A.A. in Veterinary Technology or B.S. in Biology, Animal Science or related discipline and LAT certification or LVT, CVT, or equivalent training or experience preferred.
• After hire must complete training for Research Technician.
• Understands and follow all SOP's and Quality Assurance Standards a must.
• Strong communications (reading, writing, and speaking) and interpersonal skills required.
• Team player and able to develop and maintain good working relationships. Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs.; bend, push, pull, stoop, climb and stand for a prolonged period.