Job Description

Position: Veterinary Technician – Preclinical Research

Pay: $21.73 – $30.00 per hour (based on level and experience)

Contract: Contract hire 6-month, full-time

Description:

The Veterinary Technician supports preclinical research operations by providing high-quality animal care, technical procedures, and clinical support under the guidance of veterinarians. This role is hands-on and involves caring for a wide variety of research animals, performing diagnostics, administering medications, assisting with surgical procedures, and ensuring compliance with GLP standards. Veterinary Technicians play a critical role in maintaining the health and welfare of animals while contributing to the success of early-phase drug development studies.

Overview:

• Provide nursing care and treatments for medical cases under veterinarian supervision.
• Perform basic diagnostics and screenings (e.g., Tb testing, malarial screens, urine analysis, fecal testing, blood collection).
• Assist with animal handling, restraint, sedation, anesthesia, and post-operative care.
• Administer medications via IM, SQ, topical, and PO routes.
• Support surgical procedures including preparation, bandaging, wound care, and monitoring anesthesia.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with GLP standards.
• Perform cleaning, prep, and routine maintenance of veterinary instruments and equipment.
• Share responsibility for departmental inventory, supply management, and routine quality checks.
• Communicate effectively with veterinarians, scientists, and cross-functional staff regarding animal health and welfare.
• Participate in ongoing training, ensure PPE compliance, and follow all safety protocols.

Schedule

Training Period (first ~2–3 months):

• 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts
• Start time: 7:00 or 7:30 am (a little flexibility — can start as late as 8:00–8:15 am if needed)

After Training:

• Shift switches to 4x10s (4 days per week, 10-hour shifts)
• Options: Thursday–Sunday or Monday–Thursday
• Daily start time: between 6:00 and 7:00 am

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