Are you an experienced Veterinary Nurse or are you an experienced Animal Technician?
Are you looking for a new opportunity to broaden your skillset?
Then we have the role for you!
Labcorp is seeking a skilled Veterinary Associate to join the Department of Animal Welfare and Veterinary Services at our site in Harrogate. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where you can make a significant impact to human and animal health. We are open to applicants with diverse backgrounds, including Registered Veterinary Nurses, experienced Animal Technicians or other health professionals with relevant experience and a desire to learn about laboratory animals.
The post holder will perform veterinary laboratory procedures as well as undertake administrative responsibilities within the department. This is a full time, permanent position.
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Essential Job Duties:
- Perform animal care activities including animal rechecks, animal treatments, physical examination, dental cleanings, anesthesia, and aseptic surgical prep) as directed by veterinarian.
- Liaise with Animal House Operations staff and coordinate the treatment of routine and urgent clinical cases.
- Schedule Veterinary team activities (e.g. ophthalmologic exams, physical exams, study exams, surgery and the main schedule)
- Perform anesthesia for surgeries required for clinical or study purposes
- Report any potential animal welfare concerns and become involved in resolution and appropriate corrective action, when necessary in accordance with veterinary recommendations and SOPs
- Responsible for the coordination of collecting diagnostic or animal health monitoring samples (e.g. blood, fecal samples, etc.) and shipping to the appropriate labs
- Other duties as required
Experience/Education required:
- Vet nurse, experienced animal technician or other healthcare professional with relevant veterinary experience
- Ideally you will have a familiarity with Animals (Scientific) Procedures Act 1986 and experience working small and large animal species used in research environment
- Must be able to work in a laboratory setting with laboratory animals
- A home office personal licence would be preferred, however this is not essential.
This role comes with a full CPD package and opportunities for additional training and development, based on the relevant research projects.
Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.
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