Animal Health Technologist - The Fountain Group

The Fountain Group.  We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking an Animal Health Technologist for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in ­­Ridgefield, CT. Details for the position are as follows:

Shift Details:

• ONSITE: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm (+ on-call requirements)
  • This is an onsite role working 40 hours a week.
  • The candidate must be able to work on scheduled weekends and holidays and on occasion, off-hours if required.

Job Description:

• The basic responsibility of this position is to provide veterinary health care services to laboratory animal populations under the direct supervision of an Animal Resources Veterinarian or Senior Animal Health Technologist.
• Assists in preventive medicine program (in processing physical examinations, vaccinations, disease control and health surveillance programs, dental prophylaxis) and in assists in environmental enrichment program for all species.
• Assists in maintenance and operation of aseptic surgical suite, including provision of pre-, peri-, and post-operative care of surgical patients, including induction and maintenance of anesthesia, pain management, fluid and antibiotic administration and wound management.
• Assists in the conduct of large and small animal health rounds and communicates all abnormalities to an Animal Resources Veterinarian.
• Collects specimen and submission of samples to diagnostic laboratory for analysis.
• Participates in-service training and directed workshops to enhance technical skills and knowledge base
• Administers basic veterinary medical treatments under guidance of an Animal Resources Veterinarian.
• Complies with applicable animal welfare regulations, performing all work in a safe manner, and maintains proper records in accordance with SOPs and policies.
• Must be able to work on scheduled weekends and holidays and on occasion, off-hours if required.

Qualifications:

• AS, BS, or MS degree required
• 1+ year of Animal Research experience required
• Required Skills:
  • Specimen collection
  • Working with rodents / animals
  • Providing hands-on animal care
• Preferred Skills:
  • AALAS Certification
  • Non-human primates
  • Vet surgical suite maintenance
• MUST BE OKAY WITH SHIFT DETAILS

Compensation: Up to $30.41 per hour depending on education & experience