We re seeking a Veterinary Technician I at our Safety Assessment site located in Reno, NV.

BASIC SUMMARY

Responsible for assisting the veterinarians in documentation, triage, and management of laboratory animal health cases. Also responsible for daily health observations, preventive health care, environmental enrichment and handling and restraining of laboratory animals. Works in a research environment, which requires use of sharp objects, working around mechanical parts, heavy mobile caging, working with or near known or unknown toxic or caustic chemicals and/or biological hazards, exposure to fumes and airborne particles. The employee regularly works with live animals with risk of exposure to dander, allergens, zoonotic disease, and biohazards in a windowless vivarium. The noise level in the work environment ranges from low to high depending upon the species housed, and vivarium locations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Graduate of a collegiate veterinary technology program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Committee on

Veterinary Technician Education Experience:

0-2 years related experience working with animals in a pre-clinical laboratory or clinical setting.

Certification/Licensure :

I-T license or Uncertified candidates must have Vet Tech in Training (VTIT) and will be required to receive certification within 12-18 months or show that certification has been substantially completed. Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist veterinary staff in the documentation and triage of all animal health cases noted by technical staff and/or Attending Veterinarian. Assess and follow-up on animal health concerns Generate animal treatment records and perform, track and schedule follow-ups Administration of various therapeutic measures by IV, 1M, SQ, topical, oral routes, etc Bandage/wrapping techniques. Nail/teeth clipping/trimming. Venipuncture techniques. Perform radiographs as required. o Daily walk through of animal rooms o Proficient animal restraint techniques. Monitor critical care animals (i.e., place IVs, monitor fluids, etc.). Participate in colony management (new NHP processing, TB testing, collection of biological samples, routine health monitoring, etc.) Monitor animal health, visually, and by following detailed schedules. Generate animal treatment records and perform, track and schedule follow-ups. Maintain appropriate medical records for each animal in accordance with study and regulatory requirements.

Pay:

From $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid parental leave Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Have you graduated from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program? What is your current veterinary technician credential status in Nevada? How much experience do you have working with animals in a veterinary clinic, laboratory animal facility, research environment, or similar setting?

Work Location:

In person