Veterinary Technician I

1 week ago


Houston, Texas, United States Charles River Laboratories Full time

About the Role:

The Veterinary Technician I will play a crucial role in assisting veterinary staff in the documentation and triage of all laboratory animal health cases in a colony of nonhuman primates.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist veterinary staff in the documentation and triage of all animal health cases noted by technical and or senior veterinary staff
  • Perform routine veterinary technical and husbandry skills, including administration of various therapeutic measures, bandage/wrapping techniques, routine parasitological testing, venipuncture techniques, TB testing, dental scaling, and proficient animal restraint techniques
  • Monitor critical care animals, generate animal treatment records, and perform follow-up observations or new findings as required
  • Maintain accurate medical records for each animal in accordance with regulatory requirements and assist in maintaining accurate record keeping procedures for the veterinary department
  • Assist in providing leadership, animal health training, and guidance to other laboratory personnel and maintain and follow complex procedures to ensure appropriate animal health and treatment
  • Assist in keeping inventory and stocking the vet rooms, organizing and maintaining the vet exam rooms, and performing routine technical and husbandry functions on studies

Requirements:

  • 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 preferred
  • Experience working with animals in a laboratory or clinical setting preferred
  • CVT/RVT certification preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

About Charles River Laboratories:

Charles River Laboratories is a leading contract research organization (CRO) providing a comprehensive range of services to support the discovery and development of new medicines. With over 20,000 employees across 110 facilities in 20 countries, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our clients' unique challenges.

Our mission is to improve the quality of people's lives by helping to bring new medicines to market. We are passionate about our role in improving the health and well-being of many across the globe and have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.



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