Veterinary Technician

Job Title: Veterinary Technician

Under general supervision, the Veterinary Technician I is responsible for observing, reporting, and monitoring the health and comfort of animals, while ensuring their care in a humane, safe, and sanitary manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for laboratory animals using appropriate equipment and established procedures.
• Observe animals for clinical signs of diseases and behavioral changes and report observations to the Animal Care Manager.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and provide animal restraint for examination and anesthesia induction.
• Communicate any animal health issues with the Animal Care Manager or DVM.
• Assist in the preparation of animals for invasive and/or interventional procedures.
• Maintain all necessary records to ensure compliance with regulations, including animal treatments and drug logs.
• Clean, maintain, and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Clean and maintain assigned areas of the lab, assisting Animal Care Technicians as needed.
• Coordinate inventory with other staff members.
• Induce and maintain anesthesia, monitor physiologic status, and take appropriate action for animals on studies.
• Attend in-house training programs to advance knowledge of laboratory animal science and workplace safety.
• Provide support to investigators when needed and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepare and submit lab work to outside diagnostic laboratories.
• Administer oral medications and SQ, IM, and IV injections.
• Place intravenous catheters and set-up and maintain IV fluid lines and pumps.
• Execute nasal cannulation and oxygen supplementation set-up.
• Set up and maintain equipment, including blood pressure monitors, IV fluid pumps, suction units, and surgical instruments.
• Understand aseptic principles and accurately calculate medication dosages.
• Administer peri-operative pain medications to surgical animals per established protocols.
• Maintain surgery and treatment inventory.

Essential Skills

• Animal handling and veterinary science.
• Proficiency in anesthesia and surgical care.
• Experience in animal husbandry and animal research.
• Ability to draw blood and perform animal surgery.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• AS degree in Veterinary Technology or a related field required; BS/BA degree in life sciences preferred.
• AALAS certification at the ALAT or LAT level preferred.
• 1-2 years of animal experience preferred.
• Ability to perform heavy repetitive lifting and moving of animals and equipment.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to analyze complex information and solve problems related to animal care.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Orangeburg, NY.

The pay range for this position is $49000.00 - $53000.00/yr.

• Choice of health plans include medical, Dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Pre-tax travel expenses through TransitChek program
• 401(k) plan
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Ten paid holidays each year

This is a fully onsite position in Orangeburg,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

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