Kelly Services
Location
Frederick, MD | United States
Job description
Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Veterinary Technician for a 3 month contract position at a premier client in Frederick, MD. If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.
Pay Rate: $45/hr
Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 630am-3pm
Overview
This role will give you an opportunity to assist veterinary staff in the documentation and triage of all laboratory animal health cases in a colony of nonhuman primates.
Responsibilities:
Assist veterinary staff in the documentation and triage of all animal health cases noted by technical and or senior veterinary staff.
Perform routine veterinary technical and husbandry skills including the following:
Administration of various therapeutic measures by IV, IM, SQ, topical, oral routes, etc.
Bandage/wrapping techniques, routine parasitological testing and venipuncture techniques.
TB testing including reading and recording results.
Dental scaling.
Proficient animal restraint techniques.
Monitor critical care animals (i.e., place IVs, monitor fluids, etc.).
Perform animal follow-up observations or new findings as required.
Monitor animal health, visually, and by following detailed schedules.
Generate animal treatment records and perform, track and schedule follow-ups.
Maintain appropriate medical records for each animal in accordance with -regulatory requirements.
Assist in maintaining accurate record keeping procedures for the veterinary department.
Maintain and follow complex procedures to ensure appropriate animal health and treatment.
Assist in providing leadership, animal health training, and guidance to other laboratory personnel.
Assist in keeping inventory and stocking the vet rooms (i.e., drugs and supplies). Assist in organizing and maintaining the vet exam rooms.
May be responsible for tissue sampling, performing routine necropsies, routine animal manipulations and administration of fluids or other treatments as required.
May perform routine technical and husbandry functions (general housekeeping) on studies and must adhere to safety procedures.
Qualifications:
Education: 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.
Experience: 0-1 year’s related experience working with animals in a laboratory or clinical setting.
Certification/Licensure: LVT license or CVT/RVT certification preferred. AALAS ALAT certification is preferred.
What happens next:
Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network and we can help find something that may be a better fit for you! That also means our team of expert Science & Clinical recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless. #P1
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here ( for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
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