Veterinary Technician 1
Job Summary
We are seeking a Veterinary Technician 1 for our Insourcing Solutions site in Poolesville, MD. This position offers a $1,000 Signing Bonus and is an amazing opportunity!!! Whether you work in biomedical research or a veterinary hospital and would like a career change, this is the opportunity you don't want to miss.
The responsibilities related to the Veterinary Technician 1 are:
• Prepare and distribute individualized animal diets, enrichment, and clinical treatments to study animals according to protocols.
• Collect and record physiological data.
• Perform technical procedures including: femoral blood collection, IV catheterization, aseptic tissue collection and processing, euthanasia, anesthesia, food or liquid consumption, drug administration (Topical, PO, IM, SQ, IV and ID), TB testing, weighing, physical examinations, restraint and handling of animals, radiographs, and other technical procedures as needed.
• Safely and correctly handle and restrain animals for observation and procedure.
• Understand basic animal behavior that can be used for training techniques; including positive reinforcement training and cognitive testing
• Assist in the collection of on-going behavioral testing and data collection
• Assist veterinarian or investigators with surgeries or specialized procedures.
• Perform animal health surveillance checks.
• Accurately maintain electronic medical records and update treatment plans.
• Collect, preserve, and prepare blood, urine, stool, and tissue samples.
• Participate in study related necropsies and tissue harvest.
• Responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning and sanitization of LARC 8 prep areas, and procedure rooms
• Set-up procedure area and prepare supplies and equipment for experimental procedures
• Ability to maintain freezer organization tasks and maintain sample inventory.
• Effectively communicate any animal issues to veterinary staff and investigative staff.
• Safely handle and dispose of hazardous waste. (e.g. Package for autoclaving or incineration, arrange special pick-up for chemical/radiological waste, document use/disposal as directed).
• Participate in all required trainings (topics may include animal specific information and technical procedures, medical care, OSHA, regulatory, ASP support, and standard operating procedures).
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
Job Qualifications
The following are minimum qualifications for the Veterinary Technician 1 position:
• Education High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. BS in animal science, biology or related OR AA degree in Veterinary Technology preferred.
• Experience: 2-3 years’ experience working with animals in biomedical research, of which 1 year working NHPs is desired. Veterinary Hospital/Clinic experience will be considered.
• Certification/Licensure: Must achieve LAT certification within one year of eligibility if not already certified.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
IMPORTANT: A resume is required to be considered for this position. If you have not uploaded your resume in your candidate profile, please return to upload field and attach your resume/CV.
Vaccine Mandate
Charles River is a U.S. Federal Contractor. As a result, we must follow the Presidential Executive Order to mandate vaccinations, and ensure our employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by December 8, 2021. Our main priority is the wellbeing, health, and safety of our people. We will be requiring proof of vaccination from all employees.