Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies
Vet Tech II
Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
Overview
The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies is looking for a Laboratory Animal Veterinary Technician II to support our government customer located in Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The Job Brief includes a one-time sign-on bonus. Responsibilities
Assisting veterinarian and research personnel with examinations and procedures to include the safe and correct handling and restraint of animals for observation and/or minor procedures. Cleaning and sanitizing animal rooms, facility and animal care equipment and associated animal facility areas Administering clinical treatments (topical, oral, subcutaneous, intravenous, and intradermal) to critical and chronic animals Maintaining accurate documentation and animal medical records. Recognizing changes in animal clinical condition indicative of complications or an emergency situation and alerts veterinarian and/or research personnel. Accurately calculating drug dosages. Disposing of animal carcasses following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Performing anesthesia recovery and post-operative care for animals. Performing animal health observations and reports any abnormal conditions or behavior of animals to the Veterinarian, Facility Manager, Vivarium Manager, and/or Surgery Manager. Performing basic preoperative preparation of animals to include clipping and scrubbing of surgical sites. Monitoring basic animal vital signs to include taking temperature, pulse, and respiration rate before surgery, during surgery, and during recovery from surgery. Operating advanced anesthesia equipment and associated monitoring devices with supervision. Includes the collection of physiological data. Performing basic laboratory procedures such as fecal analysis, urinalysis, and PCV. Performing supportive administrative duties including animal medical record review, training record filing and review. Performing euthanasia and necropsy of laboratory animals as required. Operating advanced diagnostic equipment including Computed Tomography, C-arm radiography, ultrasound, and endoscopy. Maintaining inventory of veterinary drugs and supplies Providing onboarding of new Veterinary Support Branch Laboratory Animal Veterinary Technicians. Performs all levels of patient care in any Operating Room, ICU, Preparation Room and Animal Bio-Safety Level Rooms within the Vivarium Other duties as assigned by Supervisor. Work Hours
6:30a - 3p M-F Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree is preferred. A Licensed Veterinarian or Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification is required or must be obtained before December 1, 2025. Desired Skills and Experience
At least two to four (2-4) years’ laboratory experience is desired. Experience providing animal veterinary technical support in a DoD environment is preferred. Citizenship and Clearance
Must be a U.S. citizen. Must be able to pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). Benefits
The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) offers competitive salaries; a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees. “EOE, including Disability/Vets” or “Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans”. The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies is comprised of Native Hawaiian Organization-owned and 8(a) certified businesses, including Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. For additional information, visit www.alakainafoundation.com.
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The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies is looking for a Laboratory Animal Veterinary Technician II to support our government customer located in Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The Job Brief includes a one-time sign-on bonus. Responsibilities
Assisting veterinarian and research personnel with examinations and procedures to include the safe and correct handling and restraint of animals for observation and/or minor procedures. Cleaning and sanitizing animal rooms, facility and animal care equipment and associated animal facility areas Administering clinical treatments (topical, oral, subcutaneous, intravenous, and intradermal) to critical and chronic animals Maintaining accurate documentation and animal medical records. Recognizing changes in animal clinical condition indicative of complications or an emergency situation and alerts veterinarian and/or research personnel. Accurately calculating drug dosages. Disposing of animal carcasses following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Performing anesthesia recovery and post-operative care for animals. Performing animal health observations and reports any abnormal conditions or behavior of animals to the Veterinarian, Facility Manager, Vivarium Manager, and/or Surgery Manager. Performing basic preoperative preparation of animals to include clipping and scrubbing of surgical sites. Monitoring basic animal vital signs to include taking temperature, pulse, and respiration rate before surgery, during surgery, and during recovery from surgery. Operating advanced anesthesia equipment and associated monitoring devices with supervision. Includes the collection of physiological data. Performing basic laboratory procedures such as fecal analysis, urinalysis, and PCV. Performing supportive administrative duties including animal medical record review, training record filing and review. Performing euthanasia and necropsy of laboratory animals as required. Operating advanced diagnostic equipment including Computed Tomography, C-arm radiography, ultrasound, and endoscopy. Maintaining inventory of veterinary drugs and supplies Providing onboarding of new Veterinary Support Branch Laboratory Animal Veterinary Technicians. Performs all levels of patient care in any Operating Room, ICU, Preparation Room and Animal Bio-Safety Level Rooms within the Vivarium Other duties as assigned by Supervisor. Work Hours
6:30a - 3p M-F Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree is preferred. A Licensed Veterinarian or Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification is required or must be obtained before December 1, 2025. Desired Skills and Experience
At least two to four (2-4) years’ laboratory experience is desired. Experience providing animal veterinary technical support in a DoD environment is preferred. Citizenship and Clearance
Must be a U.S. citizen. Must be able to pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). Benefits
The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) offers competitive salaries; a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees. “EOE, including Disability/Vets” or “Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans”. The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies is comprised of Native Hawaiian Organization-owned and 8(a) certified businesses, including Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. For additional information, visit www.alakainafoundation.com.
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