Veterinary Assistant - Veterinary Services
Req ID #: 226853
Mattawan, Michigan, USA
What you’ll do
We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant for our Veterinary Services team at our Mattawan, MI site.
A Veterinary Assistant is in training to learn basic skills, which includes animal handling/restraint, housing maintenance and feeding procedures, collecting data, observing the animals for health status, administering treatments by various methods, and developing treatment plans. The individual in this role works under close supervision while gaining proficiency.
The pay range for this position is $21.50 - $23.00/hr USD. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
What you’ll need
- Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) required. Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent in a biological science, preferred.
- Experience: At least six months of relevant experience.
- Certification/Licensure: None.
- Demonstrated ability to produce high quality results consistently and effectively, interpret protocol requirements, troubleshoot quality issues, and record accurate study and departmental data.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities to achieve goals. Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), commensurate with Essential Duties and. Responsibilities, including the ability to learn a validated system.
- Ability to ensure that a safe working environment is maintained by observing all safety procedures and working methods by making proper use of protective clothing and equipment, and by reading, understanding, and following all safety documents issued or notified of.
- Ability to ensure the integrity of the studies and fulfill the regulatory agencies requirements by performing the activities according to the Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Business Operating Procedures (BOP) and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) rules.
- Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.
- Ability to work under specific time constraints.
What you get
Core Benefits
- Mental/Dental/Vision Plans
- Vacation and Holiday
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Value Added Programs
- Employee discount program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition and Referral Program
Additional Benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Fitness Reimbursement and Wellness Programs
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Parental Leave
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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