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Research Veterinary Technician

Charles River Laboratories

Charles River Laboratories

Research Veterinary Technician

Boston, MA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We are seeking a Research Veterinary Technician, Rodent Services for our Insourcing Solutions site in Boston, MA. Where you will be responsible for the daily care of lab animals in a research facility. You’ll work closely with the veterinarians to perform health assessments and maintain records in association to this. Provide treatments according to SOPs or as instructed by the vet. The VT will provide technical skills training to the research community in support of approved protocols to include animal handling and restraint, weaning, tail snips, ear tagging, blood and other tissue sample collection, injections, treatments, surgical preparation, pre-, peri- and post-operative observations and euthanasia. Train other staff on animal care and health.

    You will be responsible for coordinating and processing orders for animal medications (anesthetics, analgesics, antibiotics, etc.) and will document distribution of medications and provide guidance on recordkeeping. Conduct routine inspections of animal holding rooms to ensure the health and well-being of the animals. You’ll prepare and submit written reports, monthly billing summaries (drug orders, overcrowded cage charges) as requested. Ensure that the health and welfare of the lab animals are maintained in compliance with institutional, local, state, and federal guidelines, and for regulations for the facilities.

  • Qualifications

    Education: A.A./A.S in veterinary technology or equivalent college level program. B.A./B.S. or equivalent in animal science preferred.

    Experience: 6 to 12 months rodent (primarily mice) care and handling experience as well as veterinary technical skills required. Basic knowledge of mouse (and rat if possible) technical skills, including handling and restraint, injection and phlebotomy techniques. Must be capable of identifying sick animals and summarizing findings.

    An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

    Certification/Licensure: AALAS certification at the ALAT OR successful achievement of within 1 year required. Veterinary Technician licensure of CVT or LVT is preferred.

  • Benefits
    • Medical, Dental, Vision

    Compensation

    • $23-$34
  • Industry
    Biotechnology
  • About Us

    Charles River Laboratories is a visionary leader in the development and delivery of advanced drug therapies. We provide essential products and services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, government agencies and leading academic institutions around the globe, to help accelerate their research and drug development efforts. At Charles River, we view every day as an opportunity to improve global health and people's lives. Our dedicated employees are focused on providing clients with exactly what they need to improve and expedite the discovery, early-stage development and safe manufacture of new therapies for the patients who need them.