- Assist veterinary staff in the documentation and triage of all animal health cases noted by technical staff and/or Veterinarians.
- Perform routine veterinary technical and husbandry skills including the following:
- Administration of various therapeutic measures by IV, IM, SQ, topical, oral routes, etc.
- Bandage/wrapping techniques.
- Nail/hoof/teeth clipping/trimming.
- Proficient animal restraint techniques.
- Monitor critical care animals (e.g., place IVs, monitor fluids, etc.).
- Daily walk through of animal rooms
- Participate in colony management (biosurveillance, routine health monitoring, nail trims, etc.)
- Animal observations, reporting abnormalities
- Monitor animal health, visually, and by following detailed schedules.
- Assist in maintaining accurate record keeping procedures for the veterinary department.
- Assist in keeping inventory and stocking the vet rooms (e.g., drugs and supplies). Assist in organizing and maintaining the vet exam rooms.
- May be responsible for tissue sampling, radiography, routine animal manipulations and administration of fluids or other treatments as required.
- May perform routine technical and husbandry functions (general housekeeping) on studies and must adhere to safety procedures.
- Assist in surgery and peri-surgery care, (e.g., prepare animals for surgery, prepare surgical packs, administer supportive therapy as directed).
- Assistance in acclimation and behavior management of animals in our care.
- Provide environmental enrichment for laboratory animals according to facility and Federal guidelines.
- Participate in animal receipt as necessary.
- Triage and recheck all animal species on site.
- Participate in weekend assistant rotation.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.
- Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) preferred. 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.
- Experience: 0-2 years related experience working with animals in a pre-clinical laboratory or clinical setting; experience working in a CRO with multi-species preferred.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
- Certification/Licensure: Licensed as a veterinary technician (RVT, LVT, CVT), able to obtain an OH license. AALAS (ALAT) certification desired.
- Other: Demonstrate understanding of Standard Operating Procedures. Excellent organizational, time management and recordkeeping skills. Basic word processing skills required. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Must be proficient in routine veterinary technical and husbandry techniques. Must work well with team members as well as function independently. Must be flexible with daily routine to meet demands of veterinary medical department.
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Veterinary Technician I - Ashland, United States - Charles River
Description
For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we'll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.
Job Summary
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The fundamental Competencies/Skills & Responsibilities of the role (products and services provided/results accomplished) include, but are not limited to, those listed:
The pay range for this position is $22-28 USD per hour. Please note that starting salaries vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location
Job Qualifications
(Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities required to accomplish the essential functions) include but are not limited to:
About Safety Assessment
Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.
About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients' clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.
With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client's unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.
At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.
