Veterinary Assistant & Technician Arden Hills, MN

POSITION: Animal Medicine Technician
FULLTIME: 12-month assignment
LOCATION: Arden Hills MN
SCHEDULE: M-F / 10AM-7PM
PAY RANGE: $$28/HR
(Exact compensation may vary based on skills experience and location. Base pay information is based on market location.)

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Maintenance and support of research animal health under the direction of the veterinarian or study requirements.

Key Responsibilities
Adhere to safety and security policies by maintaining knowledge of regulations and complying with SOPs/WI documents and internal requirements.
Ensure compliance with regulations procedures and data collection protocols during studies.
Provide preventative and maintenance care for all animal species including weights vaccinations sample collections medication administration physical exams radiographs and performing dental prophylaxis.
Ability to administer all drug routes including PO IM SQ IV intradermal and transdermal.
General understanding of the most commonly used pharmacological drug classes in veterinary medicine.
Support post-operative chronic procedures by performing recoveries pain assessments record entries bandage applications sample collections medication administration anesthesia use vitals monitoring and abnormality detection.
Communicate clearly through electronic medical records emails and verbal interactions with veterinarians.
Process clinical pathology samples in-house and send them to various labs as needed.
Ensure animals receive adequate enrichment and social housing.
Clean and maintain lab areas assist with kennel and animal care and report health issues to veterinarians and study directors/sponsors.
Maintain and back up records to ensure regulatory compliance including treatment records data forms and drug logs.
Coordinate inventory management by researching new supplies/equipment and consulting with the manager.
Induce and maintain anesthesia monitor physiological status and take appropriate actions for animals in studies.
Stay updated on equipment instruments and veterinary techniques through journals and training.
Maintain animal health by consulting with veterinarians administering prescribed therapy and monitoring treatment responses.
Perform pre-purchase physical and vaccination examinations and communicate suitability to veterinarians and vendors.
Assist with/conduct necropsies label and document specimens photograph pathology coordinate exams and log reports.
Assist in pathology assessments by preparing sending and receiving specimens according to GLP guidelines.
Coordinate lab projects communicate project status and maintain lab equipment.
Use research experience to aid in study design and conduct including suggesting study designs planning schedules setting up equipment interpreting data and record retention.

Quality Systems Duties and Responsibilities:
Build Quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.

Qualifications
AA Degree or equivalent work experience in related discipline and 1-2 year of related experience.
Special attention to certified veterinary technician (CVT)
Experience with animals in pre-clinical setting (special attention to pigs dogs and sheep).
MUST have technical skills - experience with drug dose calculations anesthesia experience/knowledge.
Experience with GDP documentations and GLP studies.
Must be reliable.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May on occasion be exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels such as from office equipment.
• The ability to lift up to 30lbs
• Use of computers and technology

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The pay range for this position is listed above. Base pay information is based on market location.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Our range of benefits may include health care and 401(k) savings plans.
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Required Experience:

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