Location: Bethesda, MD
Company: Charles River Laboratories
skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about. Job Summary We are looking for a Senior Veterinary Technician to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in Bethesda, MD.
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 SVT role, you can do that by documenting the health, post-operative care, and physical environments within varied animal care environments, helping to ensure the integrity of the research. Why work at Charles River? We offer an excellent onboarding program for our new employees,
internal career development, and competitive benefits! What you will do! In the Senior Veterinary Technician role, you will use existing SOPs and quality assurance standards and work closely with Clinical Veterinarians to perform daily health backssments of colonies, clinical observations, and health examinations of sick animals, as well as administer prescribed treatments, in addition to intermediate animal husbandry tasks.
You will provide technical support to include animal handling and restraint, weaning, tail snips, ear tagging, blood and other tissue sample collection, injections, treatments, dosage calculations, surgical preparation, pre-, peri-, and post-operative observations,
and assisting with research procedures. In addition, perform/assist with weaning and sample collection for genotyping.
Provide environmental enrichment feed and other enrichment stimuli and/or behavioral backssments and based off training, may provide technical assistance to non-human primates. As the Senior Veterinary Technician , you will participate in the interview process for technical staff, as well as provide technical support and training to coworkers, and assist with quality assurance measures. Prepare and submit written reports, charts, logs, and inventories; and maintain accurate records of animal breeding, health, and housing or support areas.
You may also be asked to assist with the receipt, stocking, and maintenance of supply inventories, and you will actively engage with customers to resolve requests and inquiries, and to provide technical assistance. Who are we looking for? A candidate that possesses a high school diploma or GED required; plus, a minimum of five years’ experience working with animals in medical research required, with a minimum of three years in a technical role. Eligibility to take the LATG certification exam required. BS degree in Animal Science, Biology, or similar discipline; or AA in Veterinary Technology preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for what is listed. The pay range for this position is $27 to $30 USD per hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location. 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! About Insourcing Solutions Charles River Insourcing Solutions℠ can streamline research by delivering operational and cost efficiencies through the strategic insourcing of GMP, GLP and non-GLP research services from discovery through safety backssment.
Insourcing Solutions℠ provides you with the ability to maintain control of your facility and expertise while leveraging available space. About Charles River Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety backssment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development.
Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market. With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges.
Our client base includes global medical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.
Equal Employment Opportunity Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, veteran or disability status. If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to xyz X@.
This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. For more information, please visit.
Veterinary and Animal Care Jobs refer to professions focused on the health and well-being of animals. This field includes veterinarians, veterinary technicians, animal trainers, shelter workers, and more. These roles often require a passion for animal welfare, a scientific background, and strong emotional resilience due to the nature of caring for animals in various states of health. Key features of these jobs include handling medical treatments, providing preventive care, diagnosing illnesses, and sometimes dealing with end-of-life situations. Also, these professionals might collaborate with pet owners to offer nutritional advice or behavioral counseling, thereby ensuring animals lead happy, healthy lives.
Veterinary & Animal Care Jobs refer to professions focused on the health and well-being of animals. These roles range from veterinarians who diagnose and treat animal diseases, to veterinary technicians and nurses who provide support in clinical settings. Other positions include animal caretakers, shelter workers, and wildlife rehabilitators. A key feature of these jobs is the combination of medical knowledge with a passion for animal welfare, often requiring hands-on care in various environments that may include clinics, zoos, farms, or shelters. These careers demand a unique blend of compassion, technical skills, and sometimes physical strength, all aimed at improving the lives of animals.
you need to grow and develop in your career. As a Charles River employee, you will be part of an industry-leading, customer-focused company at the forefront of drug development. Your skills will play a key role in bringing life-saving therapies to market faster through simpler, quicker, and more digitalized processes.
Whether you are in lab operations, finance, IT, sales, or another area, when you work at Charles River, you will be the difference every day for patients across the globe. Job Summary We are seeking a Clinical Veterinarian for our Safety backssment site located in Frederick, Maryland. The Clinical Veterinarian will be responsible for providing professional veterinary services
and assisting with the management of all phases of health care for the animal colony. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Provide clinical care for the animal colony.
Perform veterinary rounds as scheduled, and provide clinical care and preventive medicine support. Perform surgical support and provide anesthesia, surgical and analgesic technical expertise/advice to facilitate protocol development. Assist in the development and deliver training for staff. training may include veterinary diagnostics, techniques and minor surgical procedures. Provide animal health care guidance for veterinary services personnel as required. Ensure that reports and other materials are prepared and submitted as required.
May participate in the response to internal/external inspections and quality assurance audits of veterinary or animal welfare type content.
Provide support for activities of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), including protocol review, program review and facility inspections. May serve on the IACUC committee. Write, review and update veterinary care and/or necropsy SOPs as required. Perform literature searches relating to veterinary subject matters. Ensure facility is in compliance with all applicable regulations, guidelines and standards that relate to animal care and use (e. g. USDA, FDA, AAALAC). Make recommendations and assist in establishing and enhancing veterinary and animal care standards.
Use controlled substances and be responsible for maintaining appropriate records. May assist in management of the activities of assigned section, including providing direction to Veterinary Technicians, scheduling activities, and personnel development of veterinary technical team and husbandry staff. Perform special projects and assist with administrative efforts as needed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Veterinary degree (D. V. M. /V. M. D. ) Related experience with animal care and surgical techniques. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
Licensure to practice veterinary medicine in at least one U. S. state. Ability to practice veterinary medicine in the work state highly desirable. USDA accreditation or application submitted within 1 month of hire. Proficient in Computers (MS Office Suite). Must be organized, can prioritize work and meet deadlines. Must have strong communication skills. Must be available to be on call on a rotating weekend shift. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in a research/lab animal/GLP environment.
Compensation Data The pay range for this position is $150,000 - $175,000 USD. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location. About Safety backssment Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety backssment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market.
Each year approximately 120 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety backssment facilities. About Charles River Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety backssment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development.
Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market. With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges.
Our client base includes global medical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.
Equal Employment Opportunity Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to xyz X@.
This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. For more information, please visit.
can be as little as 2 days a week or as much as 4-5 days a week. You will be assisted by an amazing vet tech team and team of trained clinic volunteers. Benefits include health, dental, vision and paid vacation. Responsibilities: Perform routine spay/neuter surgeries on both public and shelter animals.
Perform the occasional mass removal, enucleation, amputation, and whatever other surgeries that the veterinarian is comfortable with on shelter animals. Perform any surgery for the public that the vet is comfortable with. Examine shelter animals and recommend treatment plans. Examinations and documentation for animal abuse cases. Perform vaccine clinics for the public at the shelter’s discretion,
typically once per month. Public wellness checks are at the discretion of the veterinarian. It is important that the veterinarian work in a team like atmosphere with the shelter staff, have an open mind in developing treatment plans, and have compassion for shelter animals.
Email your resume to: Kimberly Nock (Executive Director) 410-749-xyz X
