Veterinary Technician

$23 - $27 per hour

Piper Companies

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Veterinary Technician to support a universitybased laboratory animal resources program in Philadelphia, PA . This role is ideal for an experienced technician who has worked with a wide range of species-including rodents, dogs, pigs, and other laboratory animals-and is skilled in anesthesia monitoring, surgical support, preventive health, and technical procedures. The Senior Vet Tech will work both independently and within collaborative teams to support animal colony management, research activities, and compliance-driven veterinary care.

Responsibilities for the Senior Veterinary Technician include:
Surgical Suite & Perioperative Support

Provide pre, peri, and postoperative care with associated husbandry
Set up surgical suites, disinfect rooms, and autoclave instruments and equipment
Maintain surgical areas, O.R.s, prep rooms, and procedure spaces
Manage medical waste disposal and animal disposition
Maintain proper documentation including SOPs, drug logs, and medical records
Procure and maintain drugs, supplies, and surgical equipment
Assign and track fees/chargebacks for Veterinary Service Requests

Preventive Health & Daily Animal Care

Conduct rodent and nonrodent health surveillance with accurate recordkeeping
Perform physical exams on rodents and nonrodents
Provide treatments, special procedures, and postoperative monitoring
Perform environmental and equipment monitoring (e.g., anesthesia machines, autoclaves)

Training & Instruction

Train ULAR and research staff in:
- Proper animal oversight and identification of sick/injured animals
- Anesthesia techniques (rodent and nonrodent)
- Blood collection, dosing, and other technical skills
- Biohazards, allergies, zoonotics

Technical Support & Research Assistance

Perform dosing, treatment regimens, and sample/tissue collection
Conduct necropsies and prepare specimens
Support ULARgenerated research projects
Assist in writing documentation for IACUC, USDA, AAALAC, and SOPs
Assist husbandry staff during special situations or biohazard work
Support advanced surgical techniques and postoperative care

Other Duties

Perform administrative tasks and interface with research customers regularly
Collaborate effectively with teams while also being able to work independently
Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications for the Senior Veterinary Technician include:
Required:

3+ years of experience as a veterinary technician
Prior experience working with rodents (rats & mice are the majority of the work)
Experience working with large animals such as dogs and pigs
Strong anesthesia experience & monitoring (top requirement)
Ability to calculate drug dosages accurately
Experience with surgical procedures and postoperative care
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong verbal and written communication skills (critical due to researcher interaction)
Understanding of animal welfare vs. animal rights within a research environment
Ability to work on an oncall rotating schedule for weekends and holidays
Proficiency with anesthesia machines, ventilators/respirators, autoclaves, and surgical tools
Ability to work safely in environments with biohazardous agents, carcinogens, and naturally occurring infectious agents
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and maintain professional technical competency

Highly Preferred:

Certification as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT)
AALAS certification
Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Veterinary Technology
Experience with large animal anesthesia
Surgical support experience

Compensation:

$23-$27/hour
Benefits package

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