Animal Research Support Specialist II

3 hours ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Animal Research Support Specialist II to join our team at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. In this role, you will assist veterinarians and researchers in anesthesia, surgery, post-operative care, radiology, animal care, and treatments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Observe animals and report abnormalities, sickness, and injury.
  • Assist with diagnostic, preventative, and research procedures.
  • Under minimal supervision, perform minor surgical or other non-invasive procedures.
  • Assist with colony management.
  • May assist with data collection or reporting for designated aspects of research, animal care program, or colony management.
  • May participate in the environmental enrichment program.
  • Maintain animal records and inventory as needed.
  • Assist in capture and restraint of animals.
  • Assist in training new veterinary and/or animal care technicians.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma / GED Required.
  • At least two (2) years of technical veterinary experience in a laboratory animal environment Required.
  • At least three (3) years of technical veterinary experience Required.
  • At least two (2) years of anesthesia/surgical support experience Preferred.
  • At least four (4) years of technical veterinary experience in a laboratory animal environment Preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) - - Preferred or
  • Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) - American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) - - Preferred or
  • Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) - American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) - - Preferred
What We Offer

At the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, we are committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient-facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine.



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