Veterinary Technician III

3 weeks ago


Edgewood, United States SciTech Services, Inc. Full time

Job Title

Veterinary Technician III

Requisition #

VETTECIII_COMPANY_1.2

Job Type

Full-Time

Salary Range

$60,000 to $65,000

Exemption Type

Non-Exempt

Location

Edgewood, MD - MD US (Primary)

Education

High School

Career Level

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Travel

0 - 10%

Date Needed By

3/31/2024

Job Description

Citizenship/Clearance requirement: Candidate must be a U.S. citizen, ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance and pass a background check and drug screening.

SciTech Services, Inc. (SciTech) is seeking a Veterinary Technician III experienced in biomedical research to ensure the health and well-being of various research animals. The Veterinary Technician III will be responsible for providing daily oversight and training to the veterinary technician team.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Experience caring for various animal species including but not limited to Non-Human Primates (NHP), rodents, rabbits, swine/mini-swine, ferrets, and guinea pigs.
  • Responsible for performing daily and weekly health checks of all laboratory animals.
  • Conduct quality assurance checks and implement existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
  • Collect and record animal physiological data and conditions. Report any abnormal situations to veterinary staff.
  • Prepare and distribute individualized diets, nutrition, and clinical treatments.
  • Maintain electronic medical records and treatment plans based on veterinary directions.
  • Setup basic surgical instruments, equipment, and operating room procedures.
  • Perform veterinary technical procedures such as injections, euthanasia, and basic medical care.
  • Clean and sanitize procedure areas, operating rooms, and prep areas.
  • Safe handling and restraint of animals for observation, blood collection, catheterization, tissue collection, or anesthesia.
  • Process and prepare blood, urine, stool, or tissue samples for diagnostics and research.
  • Participate in study related necropsies and tissue harvest.
  • Oversight and implementation of regulatory requirements for animal husbandry care.
  • Administer simple treatments and emergency first aid.
  • Manage facility data and compose technical reports for animal studies.
Job Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent education required.
  • Three years' experience in research animal veterinary technician care.
  • Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) certified.
  • Knowledge of Federal, state, and National Institutes of Health (NIH) regulations and policies to ensure regulatory compliance and AAALAC accreditation.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, with a positive attitude.
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time, lift, pull, and push equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • Work is performed in an area that is noisy and has relatively high ambient temperature (greater than 77°F).


SciTech offers an excellent benefits package that includes: health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a great 401(k) package, vacation, and sick leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability and Veterans.

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