What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician position at Biomedical Research Models?
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitors animal health, by performing rounds, responding to animal health reports, and by following schedules. Maintains appropriate medical records for each animal in accordance with study and regulatory requirements.
- Consult with veterinarians and veterinary staff on treatment options. Generates animal treatment records and perform, track and schedule follow-ups.
- Performs routine veterinary technical and husbandry skills including but not limited to the following:
- safely and correctly handle and restrain animals for observation, routine animal manipulations and procedures;
- administer medications by oral, topical and injectable routes of administration;
- verifies drugs/medications prior to use and calculates dose administrations;
- responsible for routine animal manipulations and administration of fluids or other treatments as required;
- bandage/wrapping techniques;
- nail/teeth clipping/trimming;
- venipuncture techniques;
- monitor critical care animals (i.e. place IVs, monitor fluids, etc.);
- specimen collection such as blood and feces;
- TB testing, weighing, physical examinations, radiographs, and other technical procedures as needed.
- Responsible to assess animal health and supervision, may be responsible to provide immediate care to emergency cases.
- May assist with minor surgical procedures.
- Assist in keeping inventory and monitoring expiration dates of veterinary supplies.
- Responsible for sanitization of assigned areas.
- Independently reads and understands study protocols and relevant SOPs prior to performing associated duties on designated research projects.
- May review company guideline and SOPs.
- May acquire Designated Trainer role.
- Comprehends procedures and performs tasks according to company policies and SOPs.
WE HAVE GREAT BENEFITS TOO!
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Biomere pays substantial portion of premium
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) – automatic reimbursement of any spending toward first half of deductible
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Medical and Dependent Care
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, AD&D – premiums paid by Biomere
- Vacation, Holidays, Sick/Personal Days
- 401K Plan with 5% matching
- Referral Bonus Program & Certification Bonuses
- Free parking
Certified Veterinary Technician
Holden Veterinary Clinic -
Holden, MA
