Veterinary Technician 1

Company: Charles River Laboratories
Location: Reno
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

At Charles River, we are passionate about improving the quality of people's lives. When you join our global family, you will help create healthier lives for millions of patients and their families.Charles River employees are innovative thinkers, who are dedicated to continuous learning and improvement. We will empower you with the resources you need to grow and develop in your career.As a Charles River employee, you will be part of an industry-leading, customer-focused company at the forefront of drug development. Your skills will play a key role in bringing life-saving therapies to market faster through simpler, quicker, and more digitalized processes. Whether you are in lab operations, finance, IT, sales, or another area, when you work at Charles River, you will be the difference every day for patients across the globe.Job SummaryWe are seeking a Veterinary Technician I for our Safety Assessment site located in Reno, Nevada.The Veterinary Technician 1 will assist veterinary staff in the documentation and triage of all laboratory animal health cases In addition, this individual will may also perform technical in-life procedures. Upon hire, this position is eligible for a sign-on bonus MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Graduate of a collegiate veterinary technology program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Training Activities or equivalent program in veterinary technology.0-2 years related experience working with animals in pre-clinical laboratory or clinical setting; experience working with a CRO with multi-species preferred.An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above if the individual is credentialed as a Certified Veterinary Technician.If uncertified, must be able to receive certification within 12-18 months or show that certification has been substantially completed.Proficient in routine veterinary technical and husbandry techniques.Demonstrate understanding of Standard Operating Procedures.Excellent organizational, time management, and recordkeeping skills.Proficient in Computers (ie: MS Office Suite).Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:LVT license or CVT/RVT certification.AALAS certification.About Safety AssessmentCharles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 120 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.

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