Job Title: Veterinary Technician OR Animal Care Technician

Animal Care Technician: $20-21/hr

Vet Tech: $27-28/hr

Job Description

Maintenance and support of research animal health under the direction of the veterinarian or study requirements. You will be responsible for ensuring the health and welfare of animals used in research studies, including providing preventative and maintenance care, assisting with procedures, and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety and security policies during shifts by maintaining a working knowledge of applicable regulations and complying with all internal requirements.
• Ensure that all appropriate regulations, procedures, and data collection protocols are followed throughout the course of a study.
• Provide preventative care and maintenance care for all animal species, including performing weights, vaccinations, sample collections, administering medications, and performing physical exams.
• Support post-operative chronic procedures by performing animal recoveries, conducting pain scores, managing post-procedure cases, applying and removing bandages, collecting samples, administering medications, and monitoring anesthesia.
• Communicate clearly through documentation on the electronic medical record, emails, and verbal communications with the veterinarian.
• Process clinical pathology samples in-house and send samples to various labs as needed.
• Ensure all animals have adequate enrichment and social housing requirements.
• Clean and maintain assigned areas of the lab, assist with kennel and animal care, and communicate any animal health status issues to the veterinarian and study director/sponsor.
• Maintain and backup all necessary records to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, including animal treatment records, data forms, and drug logs.
• Coordinate inventory management with other lab staff, pursue information on new/updated supplies and equipment, and consult with the manager on any new supply/equipment issues.
• Induce and maintain anesthesia, monitor physiological status, and take appropriate action for animals on acute or chronic studies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all equipment, support instruments, test equipment, and veterinary techniques.
• Maintain animal health throughout the study through consultation with the veterinarian on diagnosis and treatment, administering prescribed therapy, and monitoring response to treatment.
• Perform pre-purchase physical and vaccination history examination and communicate the suitability of each shipment of animals to the veterinarian and animal vendor.
• Assist with/conduct necropsies under the direction of the veterinarian/pathologist, properly label and document specimens, photograph gross pathology, coordinate histopathologic exams, and log reports.
• Assist in pathology assessments by preparing, sending, and receiving specimens to/from contract labs according to GLP guidelines.
• Coordinate lab projects as directed by the manager, communicate the status of all ongoing projects, and maintain all installed equipment in the lab facility.
• Use extensive research experience to aid in study design and conduct, including making suggestions on study design, procedures, and protocols, planning study schedules, setting up and maintaining test equipment, interpreting data, and record retention.

Essential Skills

• AA Degree or equivalent work experience in a related discipline.
• 1-2 years of related experience.
• Certified veterinary technician.
• Experience with animals in a pre-clinical setting, especially pigs, dogs, and sheep.
• Experience with GDP documentation and GLP studies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.

Work Environment

This is a full onsite position with a shift from Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 7 PM. Some holiday and weekend hours may be needed. The department provides excellent animal enrichment, including an outdoor area where animals can get fresh air when possible. The facility handles pigs, sheep, and canines.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $28.00/hr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Arden Hills,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 12, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $20 - $21