Veterinary Technician 2026-2544

::: {tabindex="-1"} # Veterinary Technician ::: Job ID2026-2544 Category Scientific Research Location : Location US-NM-Albuquerque Type Full-time Division Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute (LBRI) ## Overview Under general direction, the Veterinarian Technician conducts a variety of routine health care procedures on the Institute's animal populations following established techniques and procedures. Procedures include, but not limited to clinical diagnostics, sample collection, administration of drugs or therapeutics, anesthetic monitoring from induction to recovery, dental prophylaxis, and related activities. The Veterinarian Technician participates in routine animal colony maintenance and preventative care, including health assessments, vaccination, and other prescribed health maintenance procedures. Individual may be required to work with biological samples such as blood, serum, plasma and urine. ## Qualifications Requires an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in veterinary technology, animal sciences, or equivalent field. Registered veterinary technicians (RVTs) will be given preference. Experience and/or certification (i.e., ALAT, LAT, LATG) in laboratory animal research is desirable. Candidate must have a demonstrated understanding of veterinary medicine, routine procedures (e.g. - catheter placement, phlebotomy, radiography, dental prophylaxis, and drug administration), anesthetic monitoring, and common disease conditions. Must have the ability to follow and enforce safety procedures as well as the ability to successfully perform a variety of routine laboratory procedures within project deadlines. Requires strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work independently and as a part of a team. Preferred computer proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Internet Explorer, Outlook and the ability to learn department-specific computer systems as needed. ## Physical Requirements Work is performed in laboratory and vivarium/animal housing environments. Will frequently stand, sit, walk, kneel, crawl, reach/work overhead, frequently lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 50 pounds, perform repetitive and perform desk-based computer tasks. Will wear personal protective equipment which may include a respirator. Will work in close proximity to research animals and may be required to work in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious agents are present which may require vaccinations. The above is intended to describe the general requirements for the position and should not be interpreted as an exhaustive statement of physical requirements. The Institute will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the position. ## Salary Salary is commensurate with experience + $500 sign-on bonus. Lovelace Biomedical is an Equal Opportunity Employer Apply for this position Share on your newsfeed Equal Opportunity Employer Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender ide tity, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status as designated by federal, state or local law. All applicants and employees are further protected from discrimination based on inquiring about, disclosing or discussing the compensation of other applicants or employees. For assistance with our application process, including reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to participate in the application process, please send an email to [email protected] or call 505-348-9400.