About this opportunity
NAMSA lists this Vet Tech - Large and Small Animal (NAMSA Talent Building Community) opportunity in northwood, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
The role involves the care and management of small laboratory animals during research studies, including dosing, observation, and veterinary directed care. Responsibilities also include assisting with anesthesia, blood collection, and general animal husbandry in compliance with protocol and safety regulations.
Responsibilities
Perform dosing of test agents in small animals via methods such as intraperitoneal, intravenous, epicutaneous, intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and oral; apply topical test agents as required.
Score test agents, assessing the subject’s reaction.
Perform post‑procedure small animal euthanasia following established protocols.
Document a variety of activities, including routine clinical observations, charting physiological data and animal health status, and recording study‑required weights.
Assist with preparing animals for surgery and administering and monitoring anesthesia during procedures and post‑operatively; perform incision monitoring, pain assessment, and medication administration as needed.
Perform intravenous and cardiac blood collection.
Carry out preventive health maintenance such as nail trims and bathing.
Execute all aspects of veterinary‑directed care and general husbandry procedures according to established protocols, guidelines, and study requirements; administer medications as prescribed by a veterinarian or protocol specifications.
Communicate with the Veterinarian and Study Director regarding animal living conditions and medical status.
Clean and maintain routinely utilized equipment.
Assist with other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Technical Competencies
Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or ALAT certification preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or Associate of Science in Veterinary Technology required, or equivalent experience.
Working Conditions
Regular exposure to small laboratory animals, sharps, wet conditions, CO₂ and isoflurane gases, toxic or caustic chemicals, and occasionally radioactive isotopes in a BSL‑2 environment.
Noise level is usually moderate and occasionally loud.
Work requires standing, walking, using hands, talking or hearing frequently; reaching with hands and arms often; and occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Frequent lifting or moving up to 20 pounds, with occasional lifting or moving up to 75 pounds with assistance.
Vision requirements include close vision, ability to see a full range of colors, adjust focus, and maintain spatial acuity and visual‑kinesthetic coordination.
Equal Employment Opportunity
NAMSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Company.
NAMSA participates in pre‑employment background and drug screening processes aligned to local, state, and federal laws.
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Worksite address
northwood, OH, 43619, US
Who can apply
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