Veterinary Technician III

Citizenship/Clearance requirement: Candidate must be a U.S. citizen, ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance and pass a background check and drug screening. Apply online at: https://scitechinc.com/opportunities/ SciTech Services, Inc. (SciTech) is seeking a Veterinary Technician III experienced in biomedical research to ensure the health and well-being of various research animals. The Veterinary Technician III will be responsible for providing daily oversight and training to the veterinary technician team. Duties include but are not limited to: - Experience caring for various animal species including but not limited to Non-Human Primates (NHP), rodents, rabbits, swine/mini-swine, ferrets, and guinea pigs. - Responsible for performing daily and weekly health checks of all laboratory animals. - Conduct quality assurance checks and implement existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). - Collect and record animal physiological data and conditions. Report any abnormal situations to veterinary staff. - Prepare and distribute individualized diets, nutrition, and clinical treatments. - Maintain electronic medical records and treatment plans based on veterinary directions. - Setup basic surgical instruments, equipment, and operating room procedures. - Perform veterinary technical procedures such as injections, euthanasia, and basic medical care. - Clean and sanitize procedure areas, operating rooms, and prep areas. - Safe handling and restraint of animals for observation, blood collection, catheterization, tissue collection, or anesthesia. - Process and prepare blood, urine, stool, or tissue samples for diagnostics and research. - Participate in study related necropsies and tissue harvest. - Oversight and implementation of regulatory requirements for animal husbandry care. - Administer simple treatments and emergency first aid. - Manage facility data and compose technical reports for animal studies. Job Requirements - High school diploma or equivalent education required. - Three years experience in research animal veterinary technician care. - Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) certified. - Knowledge of Federal, state, and National Institutes of Health (NIH) regulations and policies to ensure regulatory compliance and AAALAC accreditation. - Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work. - Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, with a positive attitude. - Must be able to stand for long periods of time, lift, pull, and push equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. - Work is performed in an area that is noisy and has relatively high ambient temperature (greater than 77F). SciTech offers an excellent benefits package that includes: health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a great 401(k) package, vacation, and sick leave. Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability and Veterans.