Summary: Seeking an Animal Care Attendant II to support research animal health maintenance and perform various veterinary tasks under the direction of a veterinarian.

Job Requirements:

AA Degree or equivalent work experience in related discipline

1-2 years of related experience

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) preferred

Experience with animals in pre-clinical settings, especially pigs, dogs, and sheep

Experience with GDP documentation and GLP studies

Job Responsibilities:

Follow safety and security policies, maintaining compliance with regulations and SOPs

Ensure adherence to study protocols and data collection procedures

Provide preventative care including weights, vaccinations, sample collections, administering medications, and physical exams

Support post-operative procedures including recoveries, pain scoring, medication administration, and monitoring vitals

Document clearly in electronic medical records and communicate effectively with veterinarians

Process clinical pathology samples in-house and coordinate with external labs as needed

Ensure animals receive adequate enrichment and social housing

Maintain lab areas by assisting with animal care and communicating health status issues

Accurately maintain records for compliance with regulations

Coordinate inventory management for supplies and equipment

Induce/maintain anesthesia and monitor physiological status during studies

Keep updated on veterinary techniques through training and literature review

Monitor animal health throughout studies in consultation with veterinarians

Perform pre-purchase examinations of animals

Assist/conduct necropsies as directed

Pay Details: $25.00 to $33.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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