Veterinary Technician - Center for Discovery and Innovation- CDI

Overview We are looking for a Veterinary Technician to provide care for research animals and general technical assistance to the veterinary staff and researchers at our Animal Facility at the Center for Discovery and Innovation, HMH. Responsibilities Perform routine health care procedures and conduct animal health evaluations so that all animals are seen at least weekly. Evaluate animals within assigned area or as assigned and report abnormal findings to the Attending Veterinarian and Operations Manager. Provide necessary treatment as directed by the veterinarian. Communicate findings and plan with the responsible researcher and building husbandry supervisor. Document animal health abnormalities, diagnostic plan, diagnosis, treatment plan, and treatments. Provide veterinary technical support to researchers as per the protocol including euthanasia, necropsy, tissue harvest, weaning, injections, tail cutting and colony management. Assist in training courses on the safe and humane handling, restraint and manipulation of research animals. Administer the sentinel animal/colony health monitoring program and collect the necessary samples for sentinel testing. Maintain an inventory of technical and medical equipment and supplies, maintain and order supplies, keep records of annual equipment services. Maintain USDA records. Dispense Controlled/ non-controlled drugs and maintain drug records. Responsible for Post Approval Monitoring (PAM), Compliance Rounds and ATP testing. Maintain the isoflurane machines. Maintain cleanliness of all prep/procedure rooms and surgical areas; assist with development of standard operating procedures and guidelines; operate and use equipment and supplies according to SOP's to ensure proper bio security and safety. Husbandry duties as needed. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. Adhere to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior. Qualifications Required Associate's degree. Minimum two years of relevant experience. Mandatory weekend/holiday coverage. Qualifications Preferred Bachelor's degree. Minimum five years of relevant experience. Licenses and Certifications Required Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or Bachelor's degree in Animal Sciences. AALAS certification as a Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) or Bachelor's degree in Animal Sciences. Compensation and Benefits Minimum rate of $21.73 hourly. HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center