Veterinary Technician II

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician II to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in San Diego, CA
. As the Veterinary Technician II under the direction of the client’s veterinarians and veterinary staff, you will maintain and monitor the health and physical environment of client’s animals involving complex instructions and requiring technical expertise. Assist veterinary staff in the documentation and triage of all laboratory animal health cases and perform basic and advanced technical in‑life procedures.

• Assist client’s veterinarians in the documentation and triage of all animal health cases noted by technical staff and/or attending veterinarian.
• Conduct regular clinical rounds and routine health monitoring and examinations in support of studies and in accordance with the requirements of the research program, and assure the implementation of preventive measures such as environmental enrichment, hydration support, etc.
• Assist in investigations, as needed, on reports of animal health issues and/or conditions suggesting problems with animal well‑being, as directed by the attending veterinarian. Recommend, administer, and record (following coordination with study directors) routine treatment of animals and generate summary reports as necessary.
• Perform and document appropriate clinical observations. Ensure corrective actions for health or welfare issues are developed and implemented in accordance with the research programs.
• Notify veterinary staff, study directors, and other appropriate personnel of conditions that are indicative of pain and distress or other abnormal findings that could lead to such conditions or compromise studies.
• Perform routine veterinary technical and husbandry skills, including:
  • Administration of various therapeutic measures by IV, IM, SQ, topical, oral routes, etc.
  • Venipuncture techniques and other sample collection
  • Mouse reproductive care (plug checks or litter checks)
  • Proficient animal restraint techniques
  • Nail trimming
  • Monitor and assess critical animals
• Perform animal follow‑up observations or new findings as required.
• Monitor animal health visually and by following detailed schedules.
• Generate animal treatment records; track and schedule follow‑ups.
• Maintain appropriate medical records for each animal in accordance with study and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in maintaining accurate record‑keeping procedures for the veterinary department.
• Provide input into the creation/revision of SOPs and assist in implementation and training of new SOPs.
• Assisting in the culture of care, including animal health training, and guidance to less experienced technical staff and other laboratory personnel.
• Assist in keeping inventory and stocking the vet rooms (drugs and supplies) and organize and maintain the vet procedure rooms.
• May be responsible for tissue sampling, routine animal manipulations and administration of fluids or other treatments as required.
• Perform routine technical and husbandry functions (general housekeeping) on studies and adhere to safety procedures.
• Assist in surgery and peri‑surgery care—provide and monitor anesthesia, prepare surgical packs, administer supportive therapy.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

• Education
  :
  Associate degree (A.A./A.S.) or Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in animal or laboratory science, business, or related discipline.
• Experience
  :
  Minimum of two – three (2‑3) years of veterinary experience or six‑twelve (6‑12) months directly related laboratory animal experience in a laboratory animal facility.
• Certification/Licensure
  :
  Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) certification from AALAS. Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG), CVT, LVT, or RVT certification preferred.
• Other
  :
  Demonstrate understanding of Standard Operating Procedures. Excellent organizational, time‑management and record‑keeping skills. Basic word‑processing skills required. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Must be proficient in routine veterinary technical and husbandry techniques.
• Shift
  :
  Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Weekends and holidays may be required as needed.

The pay…