Surgical Veterinary Technician Job at Charles River Laboratories

Charles River Laboratories Boston, MA 02115

$27 - $28 an hour

For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

IMPORTANT: In order to be considered for this position, a resume/CV must be uploaded and submitted during the application process. Please make sure work history and education are added correctly.
Job Summary

We are looking for a Surgical Veterinary Technician to join our Insourcing Solutions team at Boston Children's Hospital located in Boston, MA.

How will you have an impact?
This is the moment to use your talents and imagine those talents contributing to improving global health and peoples’ lives. In the Surgical Veterinary Technician role, you can do that by providing support to the surgical services program and performing technical functions necessary for animal health to ensure the integrity of the research.

Why work at Charles River?
We offer an excellent onboarding program for our new employees; internal career development, competitive benefits, and this position offers a $2,000 sign-On Bonus and Relocation Assistance, if needed!! The pay range for this position is $27-28 per hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

What you will do!
In the Surgical Veterinary Technician role, you will work closely with the Veterinarian to perform daily health assessments of the USDA covered species in the Surgical Services Program and maintain all records as needed and associated with this monitoring as well as provide animal treatments as instructed by the Veterinarian. In addition, you will perform technical functions required by necessity for animal health including daily clinical observations, administering medications, and health assessments of sick animals prior to reporting adverse findings to Veterinarian responsible for that area.

The SVT will also ensure receipt of new animals, including generating records, and doing an initial health assessment and monitor recovery of post-operative animals, including recording vital signs and provide basic anesthetic monitoring, recording vital signs as well as generate treatment sheets and treatment plans as prescribed by the veterinarian. Prepare ORs for cases, maintain equipment and ensure it’s in proper working order, make instrument packs, and prepare reports, monthly drug order charts, and inventories.

Job Qualifications

Who are we looking for?
A candidate that possesses an Associate degree (A.A./A.S.) in veterinary technology or equivalent college level program. Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in animal science preferred. Must have (6) months animal handle experience in animal research as well as veterinary technical skills. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education/experience listed. AALAS certification at the ALAT or above OR successful achievement of ALAT certification within one (1) year required. Veterinary Technician licensure of CVT or LVT is preferred.

The pay for this position is $28.00 per hour.

If you are interested in contributing to the well-being of our communities, not only across the country but around the world, please join us and BE THE DIFFERENCE!

IMPORTANT: A resume is required to be considered for this position. If you have not uploaded your resume in your candidate profile, please return to upload field and attach your resume/CV.

About Insourcing Solutions
Charles River Insourcing Solutions℠ can streamline research by delivering operational and cost efficiencies through the strategic insourcing of GMP, GLP and non-GLP research services from discovery through safety assessment. Insourcing Solutions℠ provides you with the ability to maintain control of your facility and expertise while leveraging available space.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person




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