Veterinary Technician I

Job Description

Job Description

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. 

 

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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&degree;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.