Veterinary Technician

• Education and Experience
• Associate’s degree in a related field preferred, or a 2-year college equivalent.
• 1-2 years related experience working with animals in a pre-clinical laboratory or clinical setting. Experience working in a CRO with multi-species strongly preferred.
• Strong background in the veterinary field and veterinary technical work.
• Experience working with non-human primates.
• Experience administering and monitoring anesthesia in animals.
• Experience triaging and assessing clinical cases and implementing treatment plans.

• Certifications or Licenses
• CVT/RVT preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and agencies (USDA, OLAW, FDA, AAALAC).
• Knowledge of animal care and use and regulatory expectations.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain complex, detailed records, databases, and inventories.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage conflict or competing views.
• Self-directed individual with the ability to successfully perform in a fast-paced environment, despite competing priorities and under tight deadlines.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to interact with team members, clients, vendors and other third parties.
• An ability to collaborate effectively with individuals across various disciplines to ensure animal welfare is uncompromised and business needs are met.
• Ability to use digital communication tools (video conferencing, chat platforms etc.) to effectively collaborate with team members in hybrid and remote settings.

• On-Site
• This position requires full-time on-site presence at our Discovery Labs location in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
• This position requires occasional evening, overnight, or weekend work.

• Immunizations and Screenings
• This position will require working with animals (e.g. Non-Human Primates, Rabbits, Rats, Mice).
• This position will require access to lab animal spaces.
• This position requires proof of negative tuberculosis test and a positive measles titer. Measles vaccination may be required if titer levels do not show sufficient protection.
• This position will require pre-employment and annual auditory and respiratory clearances.

Essential Status • Essential for Closure

• This position may be required to go on-site during company closures to sustain the life and care of animals/biological materials. Examples of company closures include snow days, special shutdowns, etc.
• Essential for
• Research: This position may be required to go on-site to perform their regular work functions related to continued research during periods of adjusted operations.

• Vision
• Ability to distinguish between different colors (normal color vision).
• Ability to see clearly at various distances.
• Adequate near vision for reading documents or lab equipment.
• Ability to focus and maintain concentration in tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to work in environments with varying light conditions.

• Company Benefits
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time-Off
• Company Paid Holidays
• Personal Floating Holidays
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life and AD&D insurance (Group & Voluntary)