Veterinary Technician

About the role This is an entry level veterinary technician position that works primarily under direct supervision. Veterinary technicians perform a variety of duties to facilitate and support the work and research of veterinarians, study directors, and clients by completing a range of animal health activities in medicine, surgery, and drug therapy. As part of the veterinary services staff, the technician is responsible for the treatment of all on‑site ill and injured animals and for fulfilling the preventive medicine program as determined by the attending veterinarian. What You’ll Do Here Follow all Altasciences Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and comply with GLP, ALCOA+, USDA, and AAALAC. Participate in animal health duties, including examination and treatment of animals under the guidance of veterinarians and maintain animal health records. Perform routine quality control on all paperwork and perform computer entry and/or data retrieval as appropriate. Conduct routine diagnostic/screening tests and veterinary procedures such as body weights, body condition score (BCS), fecal examination, blood collection, dose administration, sample processing, and tissue collection. Provide surgical support by preparing patients, medications, and equipment for surgery, and monitor animals while under anesthesia. May assist in surgical procedures and/or advanced diagnostic/treatment procedures. Perform general housekeeping duties such as surgical sanitation, study set‑up, study clean‑up, equipment maintenance and validation, and organization of vet spaces. Perform dose calculations for medications based on initial orders from a veterinarian or as per SOP or protocol, and may be responsible for ordering substances from the pharmacy for planned procedures. Work with core animal species, ensuring correct handling, restraint, and manipulation of sedated and non‑sedated animals for essential procedures. Contribute to data collection to achieve high data quality. Assist Research Associates, Post‑Life, and/or Labs. Assist with inventory and ordering responsibilities for supplies used by the department. Perform other duties as assigned. What You’ll Need to Succeed Associates or Bachelor’s degree with experience in a clinical or research setting OR applicable state licensing for Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT) or high school diploma/GED with one year of relevant experience preferred; an equivalent combination of experience may substitute for education. Minimum 6 months of basic animal handling or basic medical/veterinary experience. Basic computer skills. General reading, writing, and verbal communication skills; the ability to understand and act on complex instructions delivered verbally or in writing, and to communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals in a professional, respectful, and clear manner. Ability to accurately calculate doses. What We Offer Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match Paid Vacation and Holidays Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs Training & Development Programs Employee Referral Bonus Program Annual Performance Review Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other protected grounds under applicable legislation. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process are available upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr