Animal Health Technologist

Laboratory

Ridgefield, CT, US

Pay Rate Low: 30.00 | Pay Rate High: 32.00

• Added - 29/08/2024

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Our client - a research-driven pharmaceutical company focusing on treatment options for diseases and conditions for which there is no satisfactory treatment option to date - is seeking an Animal Health Technologist to join their growing team.

Type: Contract (possibility of extension/conversion)

Location: Ridgefield, CT

Pay: $30-$32/hr

Duties:

• Provide veterinary health care services to laboratory animal populations under the direct supervision of an Animal Resources Veterinarian or Senior Animal Health Technologist.

• Assists in preventive medicine program and environmental enrichment program for all species.

• Assists in maintenance and operation of aseptic surgical suite, including provision of pre-, peri-, and post-operative care of surgical patients, including induction and maintenance of anesthesia, pain management, fluid and antibiotic administration and wound management.

• Assists in the conduct of large and small animal health rounds and communicates all abnormalities to an Animal Resources Veterinarian.

• Collects specimen and submission of samples to diagnostic laboratory for analysis.

• Participates in-service training and directed workshops to enhance technical skills and knowledge base

• Administers basic veterinary medical treatments under guidance of an Animal Resources Veterinarian.

• Complies with applicable animal welfare regulations, performing all work in a safe manner, and maintains proper records in accordance with SOPs and policies.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work off shift hours as needed.

• AS or BS degree in veterinary animal health technology or equivalent program that includes a minimum of one year practical experience performing veterinary technical procedures.

• Ability to triage clinical cases and veterinary emergencies, identify abnormal from normal clinical presentations of various lab animal species, calculate and administer medications by various routes, operate basic veterinary diagnostic equipment, write medical records.

• Proficient with MS applications.

• Maintain working knowledge of medical terminology.

• AALAS certification is desirable.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.