Altasciences

Veterinary Technician

Everett, Washington

Sponsorship not specified$24k-$30kDetected 27 days ago

ResearchCommunication

About the role

As a team, the Veterinary Services staff, is responsible for the treatment of all on-site ill and injured animals, and the fulfillment of the preventative medicine program as determined by the Attending Veterinarian.
Follow all Altasciences Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and is compliant with GLP, ALCOA+, USDA, and AAALAC.
May assist in surgical procedures and/ or advanced diagnostic/treatment procedures.

Performs routine quality control on all paperwork and performs computer entry and/or data retrieval as appropriate.
Performs routine diagnostic/screening tests and veterinary procedures (such as body weights, body condition score (BCS), fecal examination, blood collection, dose administration, sample processing, and tissue collection).
Provides surgical support by preparing patients, medications, and equipment for surgery, and monitoring animals while under anesthesia. May assist in surgical procedures and/ or advanced diagnostic/treatment procedures.
Perform general housekeeping duties such as surgical sanitation, study set-up, study clean-up, equipment maintenance and validation, and organization of vet spaces.
Performs dose calculations for medications to be given based on initial orders from a veterinarian or as per SOP or Protocol and may be responsible for ordering substances from the pharmacy for planned procedures.

Associates or Bachelor's degree with experience in clinical or research setting.
Demonstrates mid-level proficiency in animal handling and procedural skills.
Requires the ability to accurately calculate doses.

Applicable state licensing for Veterinary technician (CVT/LVT/RVT)
or high school diploma/GED with one year of relevant experience preferred.
It is desirable to be working toward the AALAS Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification level or equivalent.
State Veterinary Technician License is preferred.

Requires general reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Possesses foundational skills in anesthetic monitoring and surgical preparation.

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
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
Employee Referral Bonus Program
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.
Participate in animal health duties, including examination/treatment of animals under the guidance of APC veterinarians and maintain animal health records.
Equivalent combination of experience my substitute for education.

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