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Veterinary Technician

Altasciences73 open roles

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$22 – $35 an hour
Where
Sacramento, California
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Your applicationOpen nowVeterinary TechnicianAltasciences · Sacramento, California

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12.9% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Altasciences postings stay open a median of 14 days.

Share of postings closed within
  1. 2.2%1 day
  2. 4.7%3 days
  3. 12.9%7 days
  4. 21.0%14 days
  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 58.5%60 days
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Altasciences median: 14 days open

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About The Role

This is an entry level Veterinary Technician position that requires the employee to be sufficiently knowledgeable and self-reliant to perform a number of veterinary and research activities. Veterinary Technicians perform various duties to facilitate and support the work and research done at the facility by completing a variety of animal health activities in the areas of medicine, surgery, and drug therapy. 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.

What You'll Do Here

  • Follow all Altasciences Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and is compliant with GLP, ALCOA+, USDA, and AAALAC.
  • Participate in animal health duties, including examination/treatment of animals under the guidance of veterinarians and maintain animal health records.
  • 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.
  • Proficient in working with core animal species, ensuring the correct handling, restraint, and manipulation of sedated and non-sedated animals for essential procedures.
  • Contributes to data collection, aiming to achieve high data quality.
  • Assists Research Associates, Post-Life, and/or Labs and participates in weekend and evening rotations, as needed.
  • Assist with inventory and ordering responsibilities for supplies used by the department.

What You'll Need to Succeed

  • Associates or Bachelor’s degree with experience in clinical or research setting; Applicable state licensing for Veterinary technician (CVT/LVT/RVT); or high school diploma/GED.
  • Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
  • Equivalent combination of experience may substitute for education.
  • 6-12 months basic animal handling and /or basic medical/veterinary experience.
  • It is desirable to be working toward the AALAS Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification level or equivalent.
  • Veterinary Technician License is preferred.
  • 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

Other Requirements:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Well developed interpersonal skills are required.
  • Personal/professional integrity and proven discretion in handling confidential information.
  • Ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results.
  • Capable of managing multiple conflicting priorities.
  • Must be self-directed, motivated, and have a willingness to take the initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations for implementation.
  • Relevant industry experience a plus.

What We Offer

The hourly range estimated for this position is $22 - $35/hour. Please note that 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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