Veterinary Technician

1 month ago

Minneapolis, United States Actalent Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionVeterinary Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to support the health and responsible use of animals in biomedical research. This role requires independent work, effective communication with animal husbandry, veterinary, and investigative staff, and the ability to work with a variety of species including rodents, small mammals, reptiles and amphibians, birds, production animals, and nonhuman primates.

Responsibilities
  • Maintain understanding of research studies and protocols to ensure animals receive appropriate care while respecting the integrity of each study.
  • Learn and understand how genetic manipulations support specific studies and affect animal health.
  • Accurately assess pain in all species, respond proactively, and manage pain appropriately.
  • Administer medications by oral, subcutaneous, intradermal, intramuscular, and intravenous routes.
  • Perform rounds to monitor ongoing treatments and health concerns.
  • Prepare animal patients for, perform, and assist in a variety of veterinary medical and surgical procedures, such as anesthesia prep, monitoring and recovery, dental procedures, wound management, and euthanasia.
  • Perform examinations, schedule and organize regular health screening and vaccinations for multiple species.
  • Maintain accurate and timely records, including GLP and electronic records, animal intake, housing, and enrichment logs.
  • May be trained to use and maintain a variety of complex veterinary equipment including, but not limited to, anesthesia machine and ventilator, infusion pump, syringe pump, stereotaxis, suction, warmers, microscope, etc.
  • Maintain the pharmacy and equipment: dispense pharmaceuticals, fill prescriptions, order, stock, and maintain inventory of pharmaceuticals and supplies, including controlled substances.
  • Wrap and autoclave instrument packs, maintain cold tray, ensure pharmacy is neat and clean at all times.
  • Obtain fluid or tissue samples, perform biopsies, process diagnostic samples in-house, and prepare for outside lab submission.
  • Perform technical services for investigators including, but not limited to, anesthesia prep, monitoring and recovery, breeding colony management, ear punching, ear tagging, injections, sedation, euthanasia, and tissue harvesting.
  • Instruct investigators in proper techniques for injections, tissue collection, anesthesia and asepsis, safety, restraint, identification, assessment, euthanasia, and other techniques necessary for quality research results and animal welfare.
  • Prepare for and assist site directorship during regulatory site visits from AAALAC, USDA, IACUC, and other authorities.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • AAS in Veterinary Technology (CVT preferred), or degree in Animal Science, or related field
  • 2+ years of vet tech experience
  • Experience monitoring anesthesia and pre/post-op care
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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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