Animal Technician, Sr. provides daily care for research animals of various species. Cleans and disinfects cages and equipment. Being an Animal Technician, Sr. monitors the health and well being of the animals, maintains logs of animal diet, behavior, vital signs and other data. Follows standard operating procedures and all biosafety and animal welfare regulations. Additionally, Animal Technician, Sr. may perform procedures to collect samples. May transport animals to and from laboratories. Requires a high school diploma. May require Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) or other certification. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Animal Technician, Sr. works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be an Animal Technician, Sr. typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Location: 2607 Airline Blvd. Portsmouth, VA, 23701
VCA Portsmouth Animal Hospital is hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician (or LVT eligible) to join our team.
We are currently offering $1000 signing bonus and $1000 longevity bonus for this role!
About Us
Our 2-doctor practice offers Primary Care, Illness Care, Surgery, Dentistry, and more. Our patients include dogs, cats, and exotic species.
We are open Monday, Thursday & Friday 8am -5pm, Tuesday 8am - 7pm, Wednesday & Saturday 8am -1pm, closed Sundays.
Check out our website at: https://vcahospitals.com/portsmouth
About the Role
As Veterinary Technician, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our patients and clients. Duties will include:
Compensation for this role starts at up to $23/hour, depending on skills, experience and education.
Why VCA
VCA Animal Hospitals is a community of over 800 hospitals across the US, including primary care, emergency, and specialty medicine. We offer world class medicine with hometown care. Together we are taking care of the future of veterinary medicine.
We are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. At VCA, you will enjoy an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.
Some of the many benefits we offer:
Interested in this opportunity? Apply! We look forward to hearing from you.
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