Veterinary Technician III, SciTech Services, Edgewood, MD
SciTech Services -
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Edgewood, MD,
US
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Veterinary Technician III
Date Posted: 2024-06-15
Job description
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.