Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
ZP
Zachary Piper
Veterinary Technician
Career Insights for Veterinary Technician / Technologist
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Pennsylvania data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Veterinary Technician or Technologist assists veterinarians in diagnosing and treating medical conditions in animals. May perform diagnostic tests or administer medications. Works in private veterinary practices or animal hospitals.
$43,409 / year median in Pennsylvania
+28% projected growth
Job Description
Piper Companies is currently looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA) to work with a leading Philadelphia academic institution. Responsibilities for the Veterinary Technician include:
- Assist in surgery setup including disinfection and autoclaving of supplies, equipment and rooms
- Maintain Proper record keeping including SOPs, drug usage, and medical records
- Perform Maintenance of surgery O.R.s, procedure rooms and prep areas
- Proper medical waste disposal and final disposition of animals
- Provide support to rodent breeding colonies Qualifications for the Veterinary Technician include:
- A minimum of 1-year veterinary experience within animal research
- Demonstrated proficiency with anesthesia monitoring, anesthesia machines, ventilators/respirators, autoclaves, and surgical tools.
- Technical capabilities with animal breeding, tissue sampling, harvesting, collection, and rodent mouse models
- BS in biology related field required Compensation for the Veterinary Technician include:
- Salary Range is dependent upon experience
- Comprehensive benefits package Keywords Veterinary Technician, In Vivo Research, Mouse, Rodent, Animal Handling, Animal Husbandry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, PA, Science, comprehensive benefits package, Health, Vision, Dental #
LI-ONSITE
#LI-DF1Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance