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The Center for Comparative Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Technician.

 

Job Summary

Summary
Performs medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepares vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases. Prepares tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines. May assist a veterinarian during surgery.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

Essential Functions
-Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical factors accurately.
-Perform basic animal restraint and provide basic animal husbandry
-Take vitals (temperature, weight, height, blood pressure)
-Process patient specimens (blood, urine, breath)
-Prepare appropriate medical supplies for patient appointments
-Maintains animal records by documenting animal conditions, reactions, and changes; updating database.
-Induce, monitor and recover anesthesia in patient’s assigned ASA II & III classification.

 

Qualifications

Education Associate's Degree Veterinary Technology required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Certified Laboratory Animal Technician [LAT] - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science preferred Experience experience in laboratory animal or veterinary care 1-2 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Strong understanding of all Office Suite. - Strong communication and organizational skills. - Strong and proven leadership skills. - Ability to work with staff of all levels. - Excellent time management skills. - Analytical and math skills. - Knowledge of Accounting Principles. - Ability to adapt to multiple and rapidly changing priorities and deadlines. - Knowledge of veterinary record keeping is required.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

 

Remote Type

Onsite

 

Work Location

149 Thirteenth Street Building 149

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$19.76 - $28.44/Hourly

 

Grade

5

 

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The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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