Veterinary Technician
Company: Joslin Diabetes Center
Location: Boston
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview Under the direction of the Animal Resources Manager of
Operations and Veterinarian, the Veterinary Technician will perform
daily health assessments and record maintenance of laboratory
animals, various technical functions required by research
protocols, and provide technical skills training to the research
community.Hours are Monday-Friday 7:00 am-3:30 pm (with the
potential of rotating weekends)As a health care organization, we
have the responsibility to do everything in our power to care for
and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth
Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against
influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
Responsibilities Reviews and complies with all policies pertaining
to the animal care program. Cares for and maintains laboratory
animals in accordance with Animal Welfare Act and policies, the
Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, and other
applicable regulations and policies. Works closely with the
Veterinarian to perform daily health assessments of laboratory
animals in the colony and maintain all records as needed and
associated with this monitoring. Provides animal treatments as
instructed by the Veterinarian. Contribute to the preventative
animal health program and the animal health surveillance program as
needed, such as specimen collections and documentation, processing
samples, providing summaries, conducting written and telephone
communications with diagnostic laboratories, serving as contact for
intra-institutional animal transfers and related responsibilities.
Performs technical functions required by research protocols, such
as daily clinical observations and health examinations of sick
animals, prior to reporting adverse findings to Veterinarian
responsible for that area. Provide technical skills training to the
research community in support of IACUC-approved research protocols,
e.g. animal handling and restraint, weaning, tail snips, ear
tagging, blood and other tissues sample collection, injections,
treatments, surgical preparation, pre-, peri-, and post-operative
observations, euthanasia, and assists with research procedures as
directed. Coordinates and processes orders for animal medications
(drugs, anesthetics, analgesics, etc.), documents distribution of
same, and provides guidance on recordkeeping requirements. Complies
with safety policies and procedures and MSDS guidelines, including
those related to biohazards. Assists with the receipt, stocking and
maintenance of supply inventories. Cage washing and husbandry as
scheduled or required. Additional duties consist of weaning cages,
setting up breeding, and changing cages. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science or
Veterinary Technology or Associates degree in Veterinary Technology
and 1 year of relevant experience Minimum of two years related
animal care and handling experience required, including one year of
relevant technical experience preferred. An equivalent combination
of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory
substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
AALAS certification at the Laboratory Animal Technician level
(ALAT) or above or successful achievement of ALAT certification
within one (1) year required. AALAS certification at the LAT level
is preferred. Veterinary Technician licensure of CVT or LVT
preferred. Basic knowledge of rodent technical skills and
capability of identifying sick animals, summarizing findings, and
providing medical treatments as prescribed. Computer literacy in
word processing and database record keeping preferred. Must be able
to follow verbal and written instructions Interpersonal skills that
are conducive to effective professional communication and that
contribute to a congenial work environment. Maintain positive work
atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner
with clients, customers, coworkers, and supervisors. Ability to
work independently in a responsible manner and serve as an
effective team member. Work hours may include occasional weekend or
holidays. Must respond to after-hours emergency calls when
necessary
Keywords: Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston , Veterinary Technician, Healthcare , Boston, Massachusetts
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