Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician

Description

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Are you ready for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those who serve our country? We are looking for a full-time Veterinarian Technician to join our team supporting biomedical research at the Naval Medical Research Unit, San Antonio (NAMRU-SA) in San Antonio, TX.

Leidos encourages professional growth for Veterinarian Technicians by providing opportunities to obtain ALAT and/or LAT certification.

NAMRU-SA serves as one of the leading research and development laboratories for the U.S. Navy and conducts gap driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of Department of Defense (DoD) personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. Members of VSD work in parallel with staff researchers to provide logistical and surgical support for IACUC approved research studies.

Join us in our mission to improve survival rates and operational readiness for those who serve our country. Apply today!

Your greatest work is ahead!

The Mission
Recognized as a Top 10 Health IT provider, the Leidos Health Group draws on decades of success to deliver a range of solutions and services designed to meet the healthcare challenges of today. From the research bench to the patient bedside, we are a company of scientists, engineers, and technologists delivering a broad range of impactful, customizable, and scalable solutions to hospitals and health systems, biomedical organizations, and every U.S. federal agency focused on health. Leidos works with customers across the continuum of care to improve clinical, operational, and financial outcomes with innovative solutions that advance the next generation of care. Our mission is to contribute to creating a healthier world. To explore and learn more, click here!

Are you ready to join a team dedicated to a mission? Begin your journey of a flourishing and fulfilling career, share your resume with us today!

Main Objective:

• Daily handling and restraint of various small and large animal species

• Conduct and support surgical procedures, operating room maintenance, animal disease prevention and health surveillance, appropriate animal housing, record keeping, and specific pathogen-free techniques

• Maintain traffic patterns, sterile equipment, pest control, and quality assurance procedures

• Conduct daily and weekly inspections to ensure compliance with standards

• Assist in preparation of purchase requests to include animal procurement and coordination of shipping procedures

• Assist with maintenance of inventory supplies

• Coordinate animal research work activities between contractors, scientists, animal care staff and research laboratory technicians

What Sets You Apart:

• High School Diploma and at least 1 year of experience

• Certification, Registration or license as Vet Tech

• Must have or be able to obtain Secret U.S. Government Clearance to be hired. US Citizenship required.

Original Posting Date:

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.