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Massachusetts General Hospital

Veterinary Technician

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Job Summary

Performs medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepares vaccines and serums for the prevention of diseases. Prepares tissue samples, takes blood samples, and executes laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and materials, and maintain equipment and machines. May assist a veterinarian during surgery. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions

Positions patients and accurately selects anatomic and technical factors. Perform basic animal restraint and provide basic animal husbandry Take vitals (temperature, weight, height, blood pressure) Process patient specimens (blood, urine, breath) Prepare appropriate medical supplies for patient appointments Maintains animal records by documenting animal conditions, reactions, and changes; updating the database. Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia in patients assigned ASA II & III classification. Qualifications

Education: Associate's Degree Veterinary Technology preferred. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes Licenses and Credentials: Certified Laboratory Animal Technician [LAT] - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science preferred. Experience: Experience in laboratory animal or veterinary care 1-2 years required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong understanding of all Office Suite. Strong communication and organizational skills. Strong and proven leadership skills. Ability to work with staff of all levels. Excellent time management skills. Analytical and math skills. Knowledge of Accounting Principles. Ability to adapt to multiple and rapidly changing priorities and deadlines. Knowledge of veterinary record keeping is required. Remote Type

Onsite Work Location

55 Fruit Street Scheduled Weekly Hours

40 Employee Type

Regular Work Shift

Day (United States of America) Pay Range

$17.16 - $24.57/Hourly Grade

4 EEO Statement

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

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