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Veterinary Technician, All Species

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, MAFull-time$24.76–34.2/hrPosted 2mo ago

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Compensation
$24.76–34.2/hr
Location
Cambridge, MA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is hiring a Veterinary Technician, All Species. The Veterinary Technician provides clinical care and research support for diverse animal species within MIT’s centralized animal care program, performing observations, treatments, sample collection, colony management, and technical procedures while ensuring compliance with protocols, SOPs, and regulations, and communicating animal health status to the team.

Key focus areas include Provide clinical care and research support for diverse animal species, Perform clinical observations, treatments, sample collection, colony management, and technical procedures, and Maintain clear communication regarding animal health, project progress, and clinical concerns.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent, 3+ Years Experience Handling Laboratory Animals, and Work Weekend Shifts. Important skills include Clinical Observations, Treatments, Sample Collection, Colony Management, Technical Procedures, and Study-Related Activities. Preferred (not required): Anesthesia Administration, Pre-Operative Animal Care, Post-Operative Animal Care, and Injections.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Clinical ObservationsTreatmentsSample CollectionColony ManagementTechnical ProceduresStudy-Related ActivitiesCompliance With Approved ProtocolsCompliance With SOPsCompliance With Regulatory RequirementsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingAdaptabilityMicrosoft OfficeGoogle WorkspaceAnesthesia AdministrationPre-Operative Animal CarePost-Operative Animal CareInjectionsBlood CollectionTissue CollectionBlood and Tissue Collection

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentThree Years Laboratory Animal ExperienceAALAS CertificationCVT Certification or EquivalentUndergraduate Degree in Animal Science Biology or Related FieldWeekend AvailabilityRotating Holiday Coverage Availability

Full job description

Veterinary Technician, All Species

  • Job Number: 25836

  • Functional Area: Research - Other

  • Department: Division of Comparative Medicine

  • School Area: VP Research

  • Pay Range Minimum: $24.76

  • Pay Range Maximum: $34.20

  • Employment Type: Full-Time

  • Employment Category: Non-Exempt

  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No

  • Schedule:

  • Pay Grade: 5

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Posting Description

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN, ALL SPECIES, Division of Comparative Medicine (DCM), to serve as part of MIT’s centralized animal care program, providing clinical care and research support for a diverse range of species; under the supervision of campus veterinarians, perform clinical observations, treatments, sample collection, colony management, technical procedures, and other study-related activities in compliance with approved protocols, SOPs, and regulatory requirements; work independently while collaborating closely with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and researchers to promote animal health, welfare, research integrity, and exceptional service; maintain clear communication regarding animal health, project progress, and clinical concerns.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of experience handling laboratory animals; demonstrated time management, organizational, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment; proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications; ability to work weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday) and, upon completion of training, participate in a rotating holiday coverage schedule. PREFERED: AALAS certification and/or CVT or equivalent; undergraduate degree in animal science, biology, or related field; experience with anesthesia administration and pre and post-operative animal care; proficiency in technical skills, including but not limited to injections and blood/tissue collection.

Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background check, including checking criminal records.

06/29/2026

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