Veterinary Technician I

At Charles River, we are passionate about improving the quality of people's lives. When you join our global family, you will help create healthier lives for millions of patients and their families. 

Charles River employees are innovative thinkers, who are dedicated to continuous learning and improvement. We will empower you with the resources you need to grow and develop in your career. 

As a Charles River employee, you will be part of an industry-leading, customer-focused company at the forefront of drug development. Your skills will play a key role in bringing life-saving therapies to market faster through simpler, quicker, and more digitalized processes. Whether you are in lab operations, finance, IT, sales, or another area, when you work at Charles River, you will be the difference every day for patients across the globe.

Job Summary

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  (The fundamental Competencies/Skills & Responsibilities of the role (products and services provided/results accomplished) include, but are not limited to, those listed:  

• Assist veterinary staff in the documentation and triage of all animal health cases noted by technical staff and/or Veterinarians.

• Perform routine veterinary technical and husbandry skills including the following:

• Administration of various therapeutic measures by IV, IM, SQ, topical, oral routes, etc.

• Bandage/wrapping techniques.

• Nail/hoof/teeth clipping/trimming.

• Proficient animal restraint techniques.

• Monitor critical care animals (e.g., place IVs, monitor fluids, etc.).

• Daily walk through of animal rooms

• Participate in colony management (biosurveillance, routine health monitoring, nail trims, etc.)

• Animal observations, reporting abnormalities

• Monitor animal health, visually, and by following detailed schedules.

• Assist in maintaining accurate record keeping procedures for the veterinary department.

• Assist in keeping inventory and stocking the vet rooms (e.g., drugs and supplies). Assist in organizing and maintaining the vet exam rooms.

• May be responsible for tissue sampling, radiography, routine animal manipulations and administration of fluids or other treatments as required.

• May perform routine technical and husbandry functions (general housekeeping) on studies and must adhere to safety procedures.

• Assist in surgery and peri-surgery care, (e.g., prepare animals for surgery, prepare surgical packs, administer supportive therapy as directed).

• Assistance in acclimation and behavior management of animals in our care.

• Provide environmental enrichment for laboratory animals according to facility and Federal guidelines.

• Participate in animal receipt as necessary.

• Triage and recheck all animal species on site.

• Participate in weekend assistant rotation.

• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

(Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities required to accomplish the essential functions) include but are not limited to:

• Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) preferred. Graduate of a collegiate veterinary technology program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Training Activities or equivalent program in veterinary technology.
• Experience: 0-2 years related experience working with animals in a pre-clinical laboratory or clinical setting; experience working in a CRO with multi-species preferred
• Certification/Licensure: Licensed as a veterinary technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) is required, and you must be able to obtain an OH license. AALAS (ALAT) certification desired.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Other: Demonstrate understanding of Standard Operating Procedures. Excellent organizational, time management and recordkeeping skills. Basic word processing skills required. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Must be proficient in routine veterinary technical and husbandry techniques. Must work well with team members as well as function independently. Must be flexible with daily routine to meet demands of veterinary medical department.

Compensation Data

The starting pay for this position is $25.00 USD per hour. Please note that starting salaries vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location

About Safety Assessment
Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market.  Each year approximately 120 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities. 

About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients' clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client's unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. 

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.

We're committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life.  Based on your position these may include:  bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
 
If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to [email protected]. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

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