Surgical Veterinary Technician I

Job Summary

We are seeking a Surgical Veterinary Technician I  to join our Insourcing Solutions team, at Boston Children’s Hospital.   You will be working with multiple animal species.  

This is a full-time opportunity, Monday-Friday with periodic weekends.  

The Surgical Veterinary Technician I  will be responsible for assisting daily operations of the surgical program. Contribute to and participate in the facilities animal health care program, as well as pre- and post-procedure animal care. Document animal health and communicate with research staff. Maintain performance level consistent with and according to Children’s Hospital professional standards and requirements.  The qualified candidate will have the opportunity to grow into a more technical role within the surgical suites.  This would include administering and monitoring anesthesia during surgeries, as well as placing IV catheters and intubating patients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the Veterinarian to assist with the day-to-day operations of the surgical program. 
• Coordinate and process orders for animal medications (drugs, anesthetics, analgesics, etc.), document distribution, and staying up to date on recordkeeping requirements for surgical protocols, under guidance of management. 
• Maintain pharmacy, complete scheduled audits (inventory, stocking, expiration dates) and proper documentation records.
• Work with researchers in pre-study designs of projects and ensuring appropriate compliance for new projects including ordering supplies for cases.
• Order and maintain diagnostic equipment.
• Work closely with senior management maintaining of policies, procedures, SOP’s and other related databases to the surgical program.
• Perform routine audits of pharmacy, surgical records, environmental enrichment, and other audits of operational tasks as they pertain to the function of the surgical program.
• Schedule OR cases and work with researchers to insure preparedness for upcoming cases.
• Work closely with the surgical director to perform daily health assessments of the USDA covered species in the Surgical Services Program. Maintain all records as needed and associated with this monitoring.  Provide animal treatments as instructed by the Veterinarian.
• Perform technical functions required by research protocols, such as daily clinical observations, diagnostic testing, administering medications and health examinations of sick animals, prior to reporting adverse findings to Veterinarian responsible for that area.
• Provide support for the research staff, e.g. animal handling and restraint, blood and other tissues sample collection, injections, and treatments.
• Prepare and submit written reports, monthly billing summaries (drug orders) charts, logs and inventories as requested.
• Review and comply with all policies pertaining to the animal care program. 
• Care for laboratory animals in accordance with USDA Animal Welfare Act and policies, the “Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals,” and other applicable regulations and policies.
• Provide training for the ARCH staff as it relates to animal care, and health. 
• Operate equipment and utilize supplies according to safety guidelines; perform general housekeeping and adhere to safety procedures.
• Adhere to established safety policies and procedures and MSDS guidelines, including those related to biohazards and radioactive substances. 
• Maintain required attendance level and adhere to work schedule in accordance with required staffing levels in order to ensure that assigned duties are completed.
• Ability to obtain CVT/RVT licensure within first year of employment, if not already licensed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree (A.A./A.S.) in veterinary technology or equivalent college level program with a minimum of 6 months of animal handling experience and 6 months veterinary technical skills.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills as you will be working with faculty, research personnel and the ARCH Client staff.
• Proof of current vaccinations for both COVID-19 and Influenza.
• Proficient computer skills (MS Office suite).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• AALAS certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician level (ALAT) or higher within 1 year. 
• CVT/RVT licensure.
• Database & record keeping of laboratory animal operations.

The hourly pay range for this position is $35.00 - $37.00.  Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.