NAMSA · 2 weeks ago
Research Vet Technician - Large and Small Animal (Future Openings)
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$17.79/hr - $30/hr
4+ years expNAMSA is a pioneering organization focused on medical device materials for safety. They are seeking a Research Vet Technician to dispense medications, monitor animal health, and perform various veterinary care tasks according to established protocols.
Medical Device
Responsibilities
Dispenses medications as prescribed by veterinarian and/or protocol specifications
Performs and documents a variety of activities, including but not limited to, routine clinical observations, charting of physiological data and animal health status, taking study-required animal weights, documentation of maintenance medicine administration, etc
Administers start-up medications, monitors the fasting of animals and clinical observations
Monitors animals during their critical recovery phase on the days following surgery, including performing TPRs (temp, pulse, and respiration), auscultation of the heart and lungs, assessing pain of animals at incision sites, changing wound dressings and administering medications
Performs intravenous blood draws
Performs preventive health maintenance such as administering maintenance medications, administering anthelmintics and vaccinations, ointment applications, hoof and nail trims including sedation as needed, bathing, and ear cleaning
Performs all aspects of veterinary care and general husbandry procedures according to established procedures, guidelines and study protocols that meet the acceptable criteria of the veterinarian
Communicates with veterinary staff, supervisor and study directors regarding living conditions and medical status of animals
Assists with training newer large animal research technicians
Under supervision, assists with study-related tasks and performs non-invasive procedures that are performed on the animal in their housing space within the vivarium
Assists with conducting training to new Associates and updates training records
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate of Science in Veterinary Technology or 4 years of related experience required
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to, and must handle and come in contact with, a variety of large and small livestock, domestic and laboratory animals, as well as their blood and body fluids
The employee is frequently exposed to sharps, wet conditions (non-weather) and toxic or caustic chemicals
The employee is occasionally exposed to fluoroscopy, required to work with in a Bio-Safety-Level 2 (BSL2) environment, and on rare occasions is exposed to faxitron x-ray imaging
The employee may occasionally be exposed to gasses such as CO2 and isoflurane, and zoonotic diseases
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and frequently loud
Hearing protection is required in designated areas and when performing specific tasks
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, and talk or hear
The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, grasp, hold and manipulate equipment with hands, stoop, crouch, and kneel
The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, or crawl
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds with assistance
The employee may be required to view computer monitors and stand for extended periods of time
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, the ability to see a full range of colors, the ability to adjust focus, exceptional spatial acuity and visual-kinesthetic coordination
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline is preferred
Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or ALAT certification is preferred
Company
NAMSA
NAMSA is a medical research organization speeding product development for medical devices, IVDs, regenerative medicine.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-09-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Matthew Micowski
SVP & CFO
Timothy Mitchell
VP - Strategic Partnerships & MRO
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