Veterinary Technician
Company: Altasciences
Location: West Sacramento
Posted on: September 12, 2024
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Job Description:
About the Role Join our team at Altasciences Preclinical
Sacramento as a Veterinary Technician and play a crucial role in
facilitating and supporting the work and research of our
veterinarians, study directors and clients. As a Veterinary
Technician, you will be responsible for a wide range of animal
health activities, including medicine, surgery, and drug therapy.
Working closely with our dedicated vet services staff, you will be
instrumental in the treatment of all on-site ill and injured
animals, as well as the implementation of our preventive medicine
program under the guidance of our Attending Veterinarian. If you
are passionate about providing high-quality care to animals and
making a meaningful impact in the field of veterinary medicine, we
invite you to join our dynamic team and contribute to the
advancement of drug development and animal welfare. What You'll Do
Here Provides nursing care for all medical cases within the
facility, under the guidance of the staff veterinarians and senior
level technicians. Performs basic diagnostics and screening tests,
to include but not be limited to: body weights, BCS, Tb testing,
malarial screens, hemoccult testing, urine dipstick analysis, fecal
floatation, swab sample collection, blood collection, and others at
the request of the veterinarians and/or more senior level
technicians. Performs routine and basic animal procedures,
including handling of NHP within the home cage, sedation, delivery
of medications via the IM, SQ, topical, and PO routes, assessment
of vital signs (TPR) on sedated animals, shaving of animals and
preparation for surgical procedures, bandage application, basic
wound care, and assessment of basic clinical signs of animals on
treatment or under sedation. Occasionally performs procedures on
unsedated animals. May provide restraint for unsedated animals
under supervision of the veterinarians or the senior level
technicians. Performs post-exposure protocols on NHP. Performs
basic cleaning and preparatory procedures within the animal
procedure and technical staffing areas, including cleaning medical
instruments, wrapping surgical packs for autoclaving, cleaning the
surgical suite or procedure area after animal activity, and others
at the request of the veterinarians and/or more senior level
technicians. Performs dose calculations for medications to be given
based on initial orders from a veterinarian or as per SOP or study
protocol and may be responsible for ordering controlled substances
from the pharmacy for planned procedures. Performs routine QC on
all paperwork and performs computer entry and/or data retrieval as
appropriate, to include scheduling of departmental tasks where
appropriate. Shares inventory and ordering responsibilities for
supplies used by the department. Shares responsibility for routine
departmental cleaning and prep procedures, such as instrument care,
pack wrapping, procedure room and procedure cart cleaning. May
perform routine maintenance on equipment within the veterinary
staff department, including but not limited to: x-ray processors,
microscopes, eye wash stations, etc. What You'll Need to Succeed
BA/BS, Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), or completion of
2-year Veterinary Technician program preferred. An equivalent
combination of experience may substitute for education
requirements. 6-12 months basic animal handling and/or basic
medical/veterinary experience is required. This position is
expected to pursue ALAT certification. CA State Veterinary
Technician License (LVT) preferred. Basic to Advanced computer
skills. Requires general reading, writing, and verbal communication
skills. The ability to quickly understand and act on complex
instructions delivered either verbally or in writing, and the
ability to communicate either verbally or in writing with a wide
variety of individuals in a professional, respectful, and clear
manner. Requires the ability to accurately calculate doses, using
algebraic equations. Continual Good Laboratory Practice training
and training on applicable procedures and SOPs within the
department. Position will work towards achieving a level 3 for all
routine procedures within the department within 1 year of hire.
Continuing education is required as needed to maintain licensure
status. Basic animal handling and medication administration skills
are required. What We Offer The pay range estimated for this
position is $21.73 to $30.00 per hour. Please note that hourly
rates/salaries vary within the range based on factors including,
but not limited to, prior relevant experience, skills, education,
certification, location as well as internal equity and market data.
Benefits Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our
employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of
work. Altasciences' Benefits Package Includes: Health/Dental/Vision
Insurance Plans 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match Paid Vacation and
Holidays Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave Employee Assistance &
Telehealth Programs Altasciences' Incentive Programs Include:
Training & Development Programs Employee Referral Bonus Program
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TOUCH Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to
diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain
highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to
benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any
other protected grounds under applicable legislation. Reasonable
accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment
process are available upon request. Join us at Altasciences!
Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $22 - $30 Hourly
Bonus/Commission: No
Keywords: Altasciences, West Sacramento , Veterinary Technician, Professions , West Sacramento, California
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