Rodent Veterinary Technician I 1Work with Purpose

 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.  

The following are minimum requirements relating to the Rodent Veterinary Technician position: 

• A.A./A.S. in veterinary technology or equivalent college level program 
• 6 to 12 months rodent (primarily mice) care and handling experience as well as veterinary technical skills 
• AALAS Certification at the ALAT or successful achievement of within 1 year required.  CVT or LVT preferred 
• B.A./B.S. in animal science preferred.   

An equivalent combination of education/experience may be accepted as a substitute for the education/experience listed above. 

The pay range for this position is $35 to $37 USD per hour.  Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.