Job Summary

• The pay range for this position is $28.00 per hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

BASIC SUMMARY:  

A Veterinary Technician 1 is responsible for assisting the veterinarians in documentation, triage, and management of laboratory animal health cases. Also responsible for daily health observations, preventive health care, environmental enrichment and handling and restraining of laboratory animals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Assist veterinary staff in the documentation and triage of all animal health cases noted by technical staff and/or Attending Veterinarian.
• Prform routine veterinary technical skills including the following:
•   Assess and follow-up on animal health concerns
• Generate animal treatment records and perform, track and schedule follow-ups
• Administration of various therapeutic measures by IV, IM, SQ, topical, oral routes, etc.
• Bandage/wrapping techniques.
• Nail/teeth clipping/trimming.
• Venipuncture techniques.
•   Perform radiographs as required.
•  Daily walk through of animal rooms
• Proficient animal restraint techniques.
•  Monitor critical care animals (i.e., place IVs, monitor fluids, etc.).
• Participate in colony management (new NHP processing, TB testing, collection of biological samples, routine health monitoring, etc.)
• Monitor animal health, visually, and by following detailed schedules.
•  Generate animal treatment records and perform, track and schedule follow-ups.  
•  Maintain appropriate medical records for each animal in accordance with study and regulatory requirements.  Assist in maintaining accurate record keeping procedures for the veterinary department.
• Maintain and follow complex procedures to ensure appropriate animal health and treatment.
• Assist in providing leadership, animal health training, and guidance to other laboratory personnel.  
•  Assist in keeping inventory and stocking the vet rooms (i.e., drugs and supplies). Assist in organizing and maintaining the vet exam rooms.
• Responsible for tissue sampling, routine animal manipulations and administration of fluids or other treatments as required.
• May perform routine technical and husbandry functions (general housekeeping) on studies and must adhere to safety procedures.
• Assist in surgery and peri-surgery care, e.g. provide and monitor anesthesia, prepare surgical packs, administer supportive therapy.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Education:  Graduate of a collegiate veterinary technology program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Training Activities or equivalent                 program in veterinary technology.
•    Experience:  0-2 years related experience working with animals in a pre-clinical laboratory or clinical setting; experience working in a CRO with multi-species preferred. 
•    An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above if the individual is credentialed as a Certified Veterinary                 Technician.
•    Certification/Licensure:  LVT license or CVT/RVT certification preferred. Uncertified candidates must have Vet Tech in Training (VTIT) and will be required to receive certification within 12-18 months or show that                    certification has been substantially completed. AALAS certification desired. 
•    Other:  Demonstrate understanding of Standard Operating Procedures. Excellent organizational, time management and recordkeeping skills. Basic word processing skills required. Excellent communication skills both         written and verbal. Must be proficient in routine veterinary technical and husbandry techniques.