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- Veterinary Assistant Job, Alexandria Animal Hospital, Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Animal Hospital is seeking a FT veterinary assistant. The veterinary assistant provides basic nursing care to our patients and will assist the veterinarians and technicians in performing diagnostics, procedures, treatments. The position includes responsibility and accountability in the following areas; Patient care and restraint, instrument and facility maintenance, anesthesia monitoring, surgery nursing and monitoring and assisting the Doctor in the exam room. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a high school diploma. We seek motivated, caring individuals who are committed to providing quality veterinary care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. This is a Full Time position, starting pay is $13/hour. This position requires evenings and weekends. Excellent employee benefits include; Paid health and dental insurance, paid vacation, paid Holidays, employee pet discounts and employer contribution towards Metro SmartBenefits. Apply
- Investigative Veterinary Pathologist, Lake County, IL
Basic Qualifications Required: - DVM with Phd in Toxicology or Pathology - 0-2 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry Preferred Qualifications: - 3+ years experience in the pharmaceutical industry - Experience in pharmaceutical toxicology and pathology, especially in investigative toxicology and pathology - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Ability to bridge between the Discovery and Development environment Strategically apply the pathology discipline to elucidate mechanisms of toxicity and improve risk assessment - Design, conduct and interpret investigative toxicology studies to characterize and investigate the mechanism of toxic changes of development candidates - Provide timely analysis and interpretation of data from preclinical toxicology studies, communicate data and interpretation to project stakeholders, and prepare reports - Respond quickly to information learned from ongoing studies and provide input to project stakeholders to guide project direction and prioritization - Partner with regulatory toxicologists and pathologists to develop strategies to address specific toxicology issues - Partner with molecular toxicologists to ensure the optimal use of molecular toxicology and pathology tools in preclinical safety assessment Apply
- Animal Care Specialist Job at United States Army, NYC
Medical care is provided not only to all men and women in the Army, but to all animals as well. Gandhi said “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress, can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” Government-owned patrol dogs, ceremonial horses, sled dogs and sea mammals all need quality care in order to keep working as hard as they do in the Army. As an integral member of the Army veterinary team, the Animal Care Specialist supervises or provides care, management, treatment and sanitary conditions for Army animals under the supervision of a Veterinary Corps officer. Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17-41; Must be a U.S. Citizen; Must have a High School Diploma; No History of Drug Use. Job training for an Animal Care Specialist consists of nine weeks of Basic Training, where you’ll learn basic Soldiering skills, and seven to 52 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practice in animal care. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field. Some of the skills you learn are: Emergency medical techniques; Patient care techniques; Plaster-casting techniques; Methods of sterilizing surgical equipment. If you are interested, please call at 212-781-4650/4651 to set an interview. Or Apply Online Here
- Veterinary Jobs, Validation Engineer, Boston, MA
Validation engineer to validate GCP, GLP, and GMP systems in the following industries: Biological, Cosmetics, Drug, Food, Medical Device, Food Storage and Distribution, and Veterinary Medicine industries. There are opportunities available in the New England area as well as out of state opportunities. Please submit your resume if you would like to be part of a great team that pays well and treats their colleagues with the upmost respect. Apply
- Per diem Veterinary Technician, The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
The ASPCA Mobile Veterinary Clinic Program is a unique community outreach program that offers free and low-cost spay/neuter surgeries and vaccinations to low income pet owners who are residents of the five boroughs. The ASPCA is dedicated to making New York a no-kill city, and a safer, healthier environment for the companion animals that already have homes. The ASPCA is in need of highly motivated, skilled and enthusiastic per diem Veterinary Technicians to join the committed Mobile Clinic team! The general purpose of a Veterinary Technician’s job is to assist the Veterinarian in all aspects of veterinary care (i.e., surgery, intensive care, pre- and post-operative care, emergency care, restraint and treatment). Qualifications:- Excellent and fast surgical prep skills, including animal restraint, intubating, blood draws, post surgery monitoring.
- Professional client service skills
- Must be licensed
- Ability to travel to mobile clinic location
- Start at 8:00 am, end by 4:30 pm
- Work with great technicians and veterinarians
- Help animals whose owners cannot afford spay/neuter surgery or vaccinations
- Veterinary Technician Jobs, Cincinnati
PURPOSE OF POSITION: Provide routine and/or specialized laboratory animal husbandry and care of research animals, including feeding, watering, changing animal cages, monitoring the health of the animal colonies, and maintaining the animal holding rooms and support areas in compliance with AAALAC standards for the Veterinary Services Division of a Medical Center dedicated to the care of infants, children, and adolescents. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Capable of performing the duties and responsibilities of an Animal Technician II position. 2. Follow strict protocols for sterile or disease control environments for animal welfare. 3. Monitor and maintain the health status of the animal colonies. 4. Ensure that the animals have daily food and water according to their particular requirements. 5. Maintain cleanliness of animal cages and facilities by using foamers, floor maintenance machines or hand-operated utensils. 6. Change bedding, papers, and pan liners as specified; remove waste in a safe sanitary manner while minimizing potential aerosol contaminants in animal rooms. 7. Maintain per diem sheets, daily log and other records as required. 8. Identify and report emergency situations or problems as needed. 9. Should have competency and proficiency in all areas of husbandry, minimally two areas. 10. Observe animals in your stewardship daily and report any deviation from normal. 11. Maintain assigned work areas in compliance with Local, State, and Federal regulations. Ensure all areas are in compliance with AAALAS Standards. 12. Responsible for making some decisions that requires consideration of various criteria. Decisions are usually within limits prescribed by established policies or by area coordinator. 13. Under general supervision, proceed alone on regular tasks, referring questionable situations to the coordinator. 14. Responsible for technical support to ensure all assigned animal care assignments and scheduled work is completed in a satisfactory manner. 15. Maintain currency in field through continuing education, literature, and seminars. Implement this knowledge into the Veterinary Services Division. 16. Upon direction by the designated husbandry coordinator, train Veterinary Husbandry Technicians I and II. 17. Provide functional supervision to temporary employees and provide on the job training for other employees. 18. Provide information to husbandry coordinator concerning performance of area husbandry technicians. Assist in developing and setting measurable goals for use in evaluations of employees. 19. Provide backup supervision in the absence of the area coordinator. 20. Assist coordinator in assigned responsibilities. 21. Assist, contribute and influence decisions of various policies, procedures, research and planning. 22. Participate in the movement and storage of feed. 23. Participate in the continuing education program. 24. Respect patient rights for informed consent and the handling of confidential information as described by DCHMC’s mission and applicable laws and regulations. 25. Provide services in a manner to be regularly and conveniently available to meet the needs of CCHMC’s patients, families, and employees as determined by divisional management and CCHMC’s governing body. 26. Participate in improving organizational performance through recommending areas of approaches for improvement activities, performing new procedures, collecting data and providing input to department discussions. 27. Participate in establishing job requirements and goals; perform duties at the desired level of competency. 28. Ensure that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective, and efficient environment for employees, patients, and families. 29. Attend as required CCHMC training session, including radiation safety, laboratory safety, bloodborne pathogens, and OSHA. Comply with infectious control policies and procedures. 30. Perform other duties as assigned. REQUIRED SKILLS: Effective verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Capable of relating to diverse age and demographic backgrounds. Possess decision-making abilities requiring the equal application of established policies and procedures. Mastered the skills and techniques in all areas of operations in the designated husbandry area. Have good organizational skills. Able to set priorities through anticipation of divisional needs. Possess a courteous, positive, and service oriented demeanor. Demonstrate high manual dexterity and attention to detail. Physical stamina sufficient to perform frequent bending, standing, and lifting, pulling and pushing equipment weighing 50 pounds or more in a temperature/humidity controlled environment. EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE: Formal training beyond a High School Diploma or equivalent. Appropriate vocational skills, minimum experience of three years in a laboratory animal facility or related field. AALAS certification preferred. Expectation is to complete certification for Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) or Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) through AALAS or be eligible for certification. Successful completion of the Purina Animal Care course is expected. Apply
- Veterinary Technician or Assistant, Walker Veterinary Hospital, Waller, Texas
Brand new, AAHA Certified high-tech Animal Hospital located off Hwy 290 just past the Fairfield community before FM 2920 looking for a FT/PT Registered or highly experienced Veterinary Technician/Assistant. We are looking for an energetic, team-oriented individual to join our staff. Should be a registered technician or be in the process of obtaining certification. Experience will be considered. Individual must have strong technical and communication skills and must be a self-starter with the ability to prioritize and work without close supervision. This is a small animal practice currently with one doctor with plans to add up to three doctors in the near future. Please forward resume to: staff@walkervethospital.com or it may be faxed to: 936-372-1891 to the attention of Kelley. Additional Salary Information: Based on experience. See the location on Google Maps or Apply Online
- Scientist/Staff Scientist or Engineer/Staff Engineer of Merck West Point US
Merck & Co. Inc., established in 1891, is a global research-driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to putting patients first. Join us and experience our culture first-hand — one of strong ethics & integrity, diversified experiences and a resounding passion for improving human health. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.The basic function of this entry level professional position is to implement varied technical projects requiring knowledge of engineering and/or the biological/physical sciences. Work is closely supervised but requires full application of sound scientific principles, theories, concepts, and techniques. The incumbent is expected to collect information and develop solutions to specific projects of a limited scope. Direct guidance is employed by the supervisor to review status and schedule. Assignments may be designed to develop professional knowledge and to provide broad experience and familiarization with Merck methods, standards, procedures, and practices. The incumbent is responsible by assignment for the: * Development, design , construction, validation, or initial operation of chemical, vaccine, pharmaceutical, packaging and safety/environmental processes and facilities using new or existing technologies for new and in-line human, vaccine, and veterinary products. * Analysis of processing problems through analytical thinking and the execution of laboratory/pilot scale experiments. * Development of sound scientific justification for planned material and process and equipment changes. * Technology transfer of products and processes to Merck manufacturing plants worldwide. * Begin to develop working relationship with MRL on technology transfer issues and significant manufacturing issues. * Development of working relationship with MMD manufacturing sites and with architectural and engineering firms, construction management firms, outside equipment vendors, and state and federal agencies (FDA, EPA, etc.) with whom Merck interfaces. * Analysis of current safety/environmental and drug and/or biological product regulatory requirements and determination of the impact on Merck operations. * Assistance in the development of corporate engineering, quality and/or environmental policies/standards and in the assessment of compliance status for both Merck and non- Merck facilities. * Assists in documentation preparation, maintenance, and review including SOP’s, process descriptions, atypical process reports, and change requests. * Participates in the Profit Improvement Program by executing experiments and implementing project plans. * Under the direction of the Manager, may perform experimental work using laboratory and/or process scale equipment. Qualifications : * BS degree in appropriate Engineering/Scientific field * Good interpersonal skills including flexibility and ability to work in a team environment. Good analytical abilities. * Good written and verbal communication skills Consistently cited as a great place to work, we discover, develop, manufacture and market a wide range of vaccines and medicines to address unmet medical needs. Each of our employees is joined by an extraordinary sense of purpose — bringing Merck’s finest achievements to people around the world. We offer an excellent salary and an industry-ranked benefits program, including tuition reimbursement, work-life balance initiatives and developmental programs at all levels. Merck’s retirement package includes a pension plan and one of the best 401(k) plans in the nation. To be considered for this position, please visit our career site at www.merck.com/careers to create a profile and submit your resume for requisition #ENG001816. Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V — proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations. Please Read Carefully: Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means. Apply
- Research Fellowship Veterinary Specialist Cornell University
The College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University offers a two-year research fellowship for specialty-trained veterinarians. The purpose of the fellowship is to provide a significant research experience for clinical specialists committed to an academic career. This fellowship will provide an intensive research experience under the mentorship of a strong scientist who supports investigations of laboratory or clinical hypotheses relevant to clinical disease. Approximately 80% of the appointment will be devoted to research, with the remaining time available for clinical practice in the applicant’s field of specialty. Positions are available for specialists in any discipline. Qualifications : Applicants must have a D.V.M, or equivalent degree, and have completed a residency training program in any specialty field by July 2009. This program is not intended for applicants with a PhD or enrolled in a PhD program. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and contact information for 3 individuals that could provide a reference by January 15, 2009. In addition, a brief (less than 4 page) research project proposal should be submitted that includes the background and justification, specific aims and hypothesis, and research plan for their proposal. The identification of specific laboratories in which the research would be pursued and communication with a faculty mentor is encouraged . Applicants will be reviewed and selected on the strength of their credentials and the feasibility and merit of the proposal Apply
- Veterinary Receptionist, After Hours Animal Emergency Clinic, Inc.
Veterinary Receptionist for part-time to full-time in a very busy emergency clinic to do invoicing for clients, creating records, showing clients/patients into rooms, obtaining vitals on patients, answering phones and triaging patients, entering and presenting estimates, deposits, filing, scanning, faxing, some cleaning, etc. Requirements: Must be willing to work Saturday and Sunday nights, all major holidays, and fill in during vacation times. Experience preferred! Must be able to multi task, be flexible, and a self-starter. No phone calls please! Contact: Terry McInnis 2680 W. Liberty St. Girard, OH 44420 Fax: 330.530.1122
