Job Title: Veterinary Technician

Job Description

The veterinary technician will be responsible for the maintenance and support of research animal health under the direction of the veterinarian or study requirements.

ResponsibilitiesFollow all safety and security policies during shifts by maintaining a working knowledge of applicable regulations and complying with all applicable documents and other internal requirements.Ensure that all appropriate regulations, procedures, and data collection protocols are being followed throughout the course of a study.Provide preventative care and maintenance care for all animal species, which may include performing weights, vaccinations, sample collections for clinical pathology, administering medications through all routes, and performing physical exams.Provide support to post-operative chronic procedures by performing animal recoveries, conducting pain scores, entering post-procedure cases on records, applying and removing bandages, maintaining and collecting samples from indwelling catheters, administering medications including emergency drugs when needed, using anesthesia machines, obtaining vitals on all species, and monitoring for any abnormal changes.Communicate clearly through documentation on the electronic medical record, emails, and verbal communications with the veterinarian.Process clinical pathology samples in-house and send samples accordingly to various labs.Ensure all animals have adequate enrichment and social housing requirements.Clean and maintain assigned areas of the lab by assisting with kennel and animal care as needed and communicating any animal health status issues to the veterinarian and study director/sponsor.Accurately maintain and backup all necessary records to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, including animal treatment records, data forms, and drug logs by carefully recording data, problems noted, resources consulted, and actions taken.Coordinate inventory management with other lab staff by pursuing information on new/updated supplies and equipment with appropriate vendors and consulting with the manager on any new supply/equipment issues.Induce and maintain anesthesia, monitor physiologic status, and take appropriate action for animals on acute or chronic studies.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all equipment, support instruments, test equipment, and routine and advanced veterinary techniques by consulting appropriate journals and attending appropriate training.Maintain animal health throughout the study through consultation with the veterinarian on diagnosis and treatment, administering prescribed therapy, and monitoring response to treatment.Perform pre-purchase physical and vaccination history examination and communicate the suitability of each shipment of animals to the veterinarian and animal vendor.Assist with/conduct necropsies under the direction of the veterinarian/pathologist by properly labeling and documenting specimens, photographing gross pathology, coordinating histopathologic exams, and logging histopathologic reports immediately upon completion of necropsy.Assist in pathology assessments by preparing, sending, and receiving specimens to/from contract labs according to GLP guidelines.Coordinate lab projects as directed by the manager by communicating the status of all ongoing projects regularly and coordinating the maintenance of all installed equipment in the lab facility.Use extensive research experience to aid in study design and conduct, which may include making suggestions on study design procedures and protocols, planning and communicating study schedules, setting up and maintaining test equipment, interpreting data, and record retention.Essential SkillsAA Degree or equivalent work experience in a related discipline and 1-2 years of related experience.Certified veterinary technician.Experience with animals in a pre-clinical setting Experience with GDP documentation and GLP studies.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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