Laboratory Animal Veterinary Technician

Overview:

Our client, a Medical Center facility under the aegis of a California Public Ivy university and one of largest health delivery systems in California, seeks accomplished Laboratory Animal Veterinary Technician.

*** Candidate must be authorized to work in USA without requiring sponsorship ***

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*** Location: San Francisco, CA 94143

*** Duration: 24 weeks contract w/ possibility of extension

Notes:

• 100% onsite role.
• Work hours: 5x8-Hour; either 07:00 - 04:00 or 08:00 - 05:00. Monday – Friday with the possibility of weekend and holiday work as required by operational needs.

Description:

• The veterinary health unit of the Laboratory Animal Resource Center is responsible for the daily health care of laboratory animals, and for providing research services to laboratories.
• The veterinary health unit monitors animal health, conducts or oversees pre- and post-experimental treatment, assures accurate medical record keeping, advises principal investigators in effective management of animal health issues, assists the clinical veterinarians with diagnosis and treatment, and works closely with animal technicians, supervisors, veterinarians, investigators and their staff to assure compliance with protocols approved by the Institute.
• Most of this work is performed by technicians in the AHT III classification, with occasional assistance from AHT II staff under the supervision Veterinary & Technical Services Manager, the AHT performs assigned technical tasks to facilitate the daily operations of the animal health and welfare, and research support programs of the Laboratory Animal Resource Center.
• The AHT II assists' veterinarians and AHT III staff with health care procedures and research services in the lab animal setting.
• This position requires ability to maintain a great degree of confidentiality.
• In general, the AHT 11levcl is for trainees who hope to go on to become veterinarians, registered veterinary technicians, or who wish to expand their present laboratory animal skills and knowledge in a more medical direction.
• The position provides hands-on skills and training, appropriate to the AHT II's backgrom1d and professional goals.
• The incumbent will generally work under close or direct supervision of senior and professional staff.
• S/he must develop confidence and competence in safely working with a variety of animal species, must understand the requirement to adhere to approved protocols.
• Emphasis is on learning-by-doing, and incumbent is expected to progress in skills and knowledge in his/her time at work.
• Assist veterinarian or senior AHT with animal medications and examinations.
• Conduct simple health assessments and report to veterinarian and/or senior AHT.
• Assist with veterinary technical procedures under direct supervision, such as blood collection and animal anesthesia.
• Assist with preparation, cleaning and maintenance of surgical areas, necropsy room, treatment areas, and surgical and other technical supplies.
• Assist with animal husbandry duties as assigned.
• Assist with animal necropsy and tissue collection.
• Assist with records keeping and data analysis for projects.
• Other technical and administrative duties of similar complexity as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience in clinical animal work as a veterinary assistant or licensed veterinary technician including but not limited to health assessment, basic handling of various species, anesthesia monitoring and surgery assistance, intubation, injections, venipuncture, placement of IV catheters.

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Satwinder “Sat” Singh

Lead Technical Recruiter

Company Overview:

Amerit Consulting is an extremely fast-growing staffing and consulting firm. Amerit Consulting was founded in 2002 to provide consulting, temporary staffing, direct hire, and payrolling services to Fortune 500 companies nationally; as well as small to mid-sized organizations on a local & regional level. Currently, Amerit has over 2,000 employees in 47 states. We develop and implement solutions that help our clients operate more efficiently, deliver greater customer satisfaction, and see a positive impact on their bottom line. We create value by bringing together the right people to achieve results. Our clients and employees say they choose to work with Amerit because of how we work with them - with service that exceeds their expectations and a personal commitment to their success. Our deep expertise in human capital management has fueled our expansion into direct hire placements, temporary staffing, contract placements, and additional staffing and consulting services that propel our clients’ businesses forward.

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