• Animal Health Technologist

    Astrix Technology (Ridgefield, CT)


    Animal Health Technologist

     

    Science & Research

    Ridgefield, CT, US

    Pay Rate Low: 30.00 | Pay Rate High: 30.00

     

    + Added - 25/04/2025

     

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    _Our client is a global, research-driven pharmaceutical focusing on treatment options for diseases and conditions for which there is no satisfactory treatment option to date. The company is looking for a Animal Health Technologist to join the team. This is an amazing opportunity to work on cutting edge treatments and make a difference!_

    Job Description Summary:

    TheAnimal Health Technologistprovides essential veterinary care to laboratory animals under the supervision of an Animal Resources Veterinarian. The role involves monitoring animal health, administering treatments, collecting specimens for diagnostic analysis, and ensuring compliance with animal welfare regulations.

     

    **Contract length:** 1 year

    **Pay rate:** $30/ hr.

    **Location** : Fairfield County, CT

    Responsibilities:

    + Provide veterinary health care services to laboratory animal populations under the direct supervision of an Animal Resources Veterinarian or Senior Animal Health Technologist.

    + Assist in the preventive medicine program, including conducting physical examinations, administering vaccinations, implementing disease control and health surveillance protocols, and performing dental prophylaxis.

    + Support environmental enrichment programs to enhance the well-being of all species.

    + Assist in maintaining and operating the aseptic surgical suite, providing pre-, peri-, and post-operative care to surgical patients.

    + Manage induction and maintenance of anesthesia, administer pain management, fluids, antibiotics, and assist in wound management for surgical patients.

    + Participate in large and small animal health rounds, communicating abnormalities and concerns to the Animal Resources Veterinarian.

    + Collect diagnostic specimens and submit samples for analysis to the diagnostic laboratory.

    + Administer basic veterinary medical treatments under the guidance of the Animal Resources Veterinarian.

    Qualifications:

    + Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Animal Health Technology (or an equivalent program with at least one year of practical veterinary experience).

    + AALAS certification is desirable.

    + Ability to triage clinical cases and veterinary emergencies.

    + Proficiency in identifying abnormal clinical presentations across various laboratory animal species.

    + Skilled in calculating and administering medications by various routes.

    + Experience operating basic veterinary diagnostic equipment.

    + Knowledge of animal welfare regulations.

    + Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

    + Proficient in MS applications and medical terminology.

     

    _This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you! *_

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    We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.