Lab Animal Vet Technician Sr

Jefferson Health

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Not specified; not specified; comprehensive benefi...
Rodent rabbit swine species handling
Anesthesia induction and monitoring
Pre peri post-operative care
The Senior Veterinary Technician provides technical and clinical support for various laboratory animal species including rodents, rabbits, and swine while leading the rodent import and export program

Job Summary

  • The Senior Veterinary Technician provides technical and clinical support for various laboratory animal species including rodents, rabbits, and swine while leading the rodent import and export program.
  • This role is responsible for training research and animal care staff in essential skills such as handling, restraint, injections, blood collection, and euthanasia procedures.
  • Jefferson Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and access to group rates on voluntary benefits.

Matching Summary

The Senior Veterinary Technician provides technical and clinical support for various laboratory animal species including rodents, rabbits, and swine while leading the rodent import and export program.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision life disability retirement and tuition assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Rodent rabbit swine species handling
  • Anesthesia induction and monitoring
  • Pre peri post-operative care
  • Veterinary equipment maintenance training
  • Clinical case triage and stabilization
  • Import export program coordination

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communication with research staff
  • Experience with AIMS tattooing unit
  • Ability to create departmental SOPs
  • Inventory management skills
  • Billing charge preparation experience

Key Requirements

  • Associate or Bachelor's degree in Animal Science or Biology
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
  • Certification as CVT LVT RVT or AALAS LAT/LATG
  • Valid work authorization in the United States

Work Rights

Not specified

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