Help us contribute to beating pediatric cancers! Boston Children's Hospital is focusing research on finding cures for pediatric cancer and Charles River is looking for talented, caring and committed rodent and surgical veterinary technicians to contribute to these life-saving efforts.

We are looking for a Lead Veterinary Technician to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in Boston, MA. We are offering a $2000 sign on bonus PLEASE read the job description below and the requirements needed to perform this role. You MUST have the experience listed

How will you have an impact?

This is the moment to use your talents and imagine those talents contributing to improving global health and peoples’ lives. In the Lead Rodent Veterinary Technician role, you can do that by being responsible for the onboarding and on-going training of veterinary technicians in the following: animal health assessment and rounds, techniques such as injections, asepsis, use and distribution of veterinary drugs as well as equipment monitoring and maintenance, and veterinary duties as required

Why work at Charles River?

We offer an excellent onboarding program for our new employees; internal career development, competitive benefits, and this position offers a $2,000 Sign-On Bonus!

What you will do!

In the Lead Rodent Vet Tech role, you will lead and participate in weekly Vet tech meetings and coordinate veterinary technical staff to ensure there is adequate coverage for the animal health reports checks and rechecks. You will also train and lead new veterinary technicians as well as provide support to veterinary technicians to help cover areas that are lacking coverage. You will also be responsible for ensuring and maintaining veterinary records such as, sentinel health reports, drug log audits, inventory supply as well as ordering supplies for the veterinary group. The LRVT will also support and affirm the company policy of Equal Opportunity through Affirmative Action as well as conduct routine audits of all animal holding rooms to ensure all health issues are addressed in a timely manner, post-operative analgesia is being documented, and special logbooks are updated per protocol.

Job Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

• A candidate that possesses a high school diploma or general education degree is required; Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Technology. 2-4 years veterinary technical experience in a research setting. Direct experience working with mice and rats including the ability to perform health assessments, common injection techniques, use of injectable and gas anesthesia, performing surgery on rodents, euthanasia of all ages of rodents. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the requirements as listed above. AALAS certification at the Laboratory Animal Technician level (LAT) or higher.

If you are interested in contributing to the well-being of our communities, not only across the country but around the world, please join us and BE THE DIFFERENCE!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.01 - $33.54 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Boston, MA 02115: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Animal restraint: 3 years (Required)
• Veterinary assistant: 3 years (Preferred)
• Veterinary experience: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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