Veterinary Technician
Posted on Sep 27, 2024 by The Mind Research Network
Albuquerque, NM
Research
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:
Under general direction, the Veterinarian Technician conducts a variety of routine health care procedures on the Institute’s animal populations following established techniques and procedures. Procedures include, but not limited to clinical diagnostics, sample collection, administration of drugs or therapeutics, anesthetic monitoring from induction to recovery, dental prophylaxis, and related activities.
The Veterinarian Technician participates in routine animal colony maintenance and preventative care, including health assessments, vaccination, and other prescribed health maintenance procedures. Individual may be required to work with biological samples such as blood, serum, plasma and urine.
Qualifications:
Requires an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology, animal sciences, or equivalent field. Registered veterinary technicians (RVTs) will be given preference. Experience and/or certification (i.e., ALAT, LAT, LATG) in laboratory animal research is desirable.
Candidate must have a demonstrated understanding of veterinary medicine, routine procedures (e.g. - catheter placement, phlebotomy, radiography, dental prophylaxis, and drug administration), anesthetic monitoring, and common disease conditions.
Must have the ability to follow and enforce safety procedures as well as the ability to successfully perform a variety of routine laboratory procedures within project deadlines.
Requires strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work independently and as a part of a team. Preferred computer proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Internet Explorer, Outlook and the ability to learn department-specific computer systems as needed.
Physical Requirements:
Work is performed in laboratory and vivarium/animal housing environments. Will frequently stand, sit, walk, kneel, crawl, reach/work overhead, frequently lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 50 pounds, perform repetitive and perform desk-based computer tasks. Will wear personal protective equipment which may include a respirator. Will work in close proximity to research animals and may be required to work in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious agents are present which may require vaccinations.
The above is intended to describe the general requirements for the position and should not be interpreted as an exhaustive statement of physical requirements. The Institute will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the position.
Salary:
Salary is commensurate with experience + $500 sign-on bonus.
EEO, including disability/vets
Under general direction, the Veterinarian Technician conducts a variety of routine health care procedures on the Institute’s animal populations following established techniques and procedures. Procedures include, but not limited to clinical diagnostics, sample collection, administration of drugs or therapeutics, anesthetic monitoring from induction to recovery, dental prophylaxis, and related activities.
The Veterinarian Technician participates in routine animal colony maintenance and preventative care, including health assessments, vaccination, and other prescribed health maintenance procedures. Individual may be required to work with biological samples such as blood, serum, plasma and urine.
Qualifications:
Requires an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology, animal sciences, or equivalent field. Registered veterinary technicians (RVTs) will be given preference. Experience and/or certification (i.e., ALAT, LAT, LATG) in laboratory animal research is desirable.
Candidate must have a demonstrated understanding of veterinary medicine, routine procedures (e.g. - catheter placement, phlebotomy, radiography, dental prophylaxis, and drug administration), anesthetic monitoring, and common disease conditions.
Must have the ability to follow and enforce safety procedures as well as the ability to successfully perform a variety of routine laboratory procedures within project deadlines.
Requires strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work independently and as a part of a team. Preferred computer proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Internet Explorer, Outlook and the ability to learn department-specific computer systems as needed.
Physical Requirements:
Work is performed in laboratory and vivarium/animal housing environments. Will frequently stand, sit, walk, kneel, crawl, reach/work overhead, frequently lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 50 pounds, perform repetitive and perform desk-based computer tasks. Will wear personal protective equipment which may include a respirator. Will work in close proximity to research animals and may be required to work in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious agents are present which may require vaccinations.
The above is intended to describe the general requirements for the position and should not be interpreted as an exhaustive statement of physical requirements. The Institute will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the position.
Salary:
Salary is commensurate with experience + $500 sign-on bonus.
EEO, including disability/vets
Reference: 202589822
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Veterinary Technician
Posted on Sep 27, 2024 by The Mind Research Network
Albuquerque, NM
Research
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:
Under general direction, the Veterinarian Technician conducts a variety of routine health care procedures on the Institute’s animal populations following established techniques and procedures. Procedures include, but not limited to clinical diagnostics, sample collection, administration of drugs or therapeutics, anesthetic monitoring from induction to recovery, dental prophylaxis, and related activities.
The Veterinarian Technician participates in routine animal colony maintenance and preventative care, including health assessments, vaccination, and other prescribed health maintenance procedures. Individual may be required to work with biological samples such as blood, serum, plasma and urine.
Qualifications:
Requires an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology, animal sciences, or equivalent field. Registered veterinary technicians (RVTs) will be given preference. Experience and/or certification (i.e., ALAT, LAT, LATG) in laboratory animal research is desirable.
Candidate must have a demonstrated understanding of veterinary medicine, routine procedures (e.g. - catheter placement, phlebotomy, radiography, dental prophylaxis, and drug administration), anesthetic monitoring, and common disease conditions.
Must have the ability to follow and enforce safety procedures as well as the ability to successfully perform a variety of routine laboratory procedures within project deadlines.
Requires strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work independently and as a part of a team. Preferred computer proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Internet Explorer, Outlook and the ability to learn department-specific computer systems as needed.
Physical Requirements:
Work is performed in laboratory and vivarium/animal housing environments. Will frequently stand, sit, walk, kneel, crawl, reach/work overhead, frequently lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 50 pounds, perform repetitive and perform desk-based computer tasks. Will wear personal protective equipment which may include a respirator. Will work in close proximity to research animals and may be required to work in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious agents are present which may require vaccinations.
The above is intended to describe the general requirements for the position and should not be interpreted as an exhaustive statement of physical requirements. The Institute will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the position.
Salary:
Salary is commensurate with experience + $500 sign-on bonus.
EEO, including disability/vets
Under general direction, the Veterinarian Technician conducts a variety of routine health care procedures on the Institute’s animal populations following established techniques and procedures. Procedures include, but not limited to clinical diagnostics, sample collection, administration of drugs or therapeutics, anesthetic monitoring from induction to recovery, dental prophylaxis, and related activities.
The Veterinarian Technician participates in routine animal colony maintenance and preventative care, including health assessments, vaccination, and other prescribed health maintenance procedures. Individual may be required to work with biological samples such as blood, serum, plasma and urine.
Qualifications:
Requires an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology, animal sciences, or equivalent field. Registered veterinary technicians (RVTs) will be given preference. Experience and/or certification (i.e., ALAT, LAT, LATG) in laboratory animal research is desirable.
Candidate must have a demonstrated understanding of veterinary medicine, routine procedures (e.g. - catheter placement, phlebotomy, radiography, dental prophylaxis, and drug administration), anesthetic monitoring, and common disease conditions.
Must have the ability to follow and enforce safety procedures as well as the ability to successfully perform a variety of routine laboratory procedures within project deadlines.
Requires strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work independently and as a part of a team. Preferred computer proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Internet Explorer, Outlook and the ability to learn department-specific computer systems as needed.
Physical Requirements:
Work is performed in laboratory and vivarium/animal housing environments. Will frequently stand, sit, walk, kneel, crawl, reach/work overhead, frequently lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 50 pounds, perform repetitive and perform desk-based computer tasks. Will wear personal protective equipment which may include a respirator. Will work in close proximity to research animals and may be required to work in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious agents are present which may require vaccinations.
The above is intended to describe the general requirements for the position and should not be interpreted as an exhaustive statement of physical requirements. The Institute will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the position.
Salary:
Salary is commensurate with experience + $500 sign-on bonus.
EEO, including disability/vets
Reference: 202589822
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