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Rodent Veterinary Technician I

Req ID #: 224486

Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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About this job

We are seeking an experienced Rodent Veterinary Technician to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in Boston, MA.

 We are seeking an experienced Rodent Veterinary Technician to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in Boston, MA. 

In the Rodent Veterinary Technician role, you will perform health assessments, maintain records and provide treatment to the animals on protocols.  

Additional responsibilities include: 

  • Provide technical skills training to the research community in support of approved protocols to include animal handling and restraint, weaning, tail snips, ear tagging, blood and other tissue sample collection, injections, treatments, surgical preparation, pre-, peri- and post-operative observations.  
  • Coordinate and process orders for animal medications (anesthetics, analgesics, antibiotics, etc.) and will document distribution of medications and provide guidance on recordkeeping. 
  • Provide training for the staff as it relates to animal care and health.  
  • Conduct routine inspections of animal holding rooms to ensure the health and well-being of the animals and will prepare and submit written reports, monthly billing summaries (drug orders, overcrowded cage charges) as requested.  
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About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage Contact Research Organization (CRO). Here, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. With 100 sites around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our clients' unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.

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