Registered Veterinary Technician

Neuralink

  • Austin, TX
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Team Description:Our central mission is to design an animal care program prioritizing the needs of the animals, rather than the typical strategy of building for human convenience alone. We are never satisfied with the current standards for animal well being and we will always push ourselves to do more for the animals that are contributing so much to humanity.Job Description and Responsibilities:Neuralink is seeking motivated animal care specialists who thrive working in a fast-paced research environment. The Veterinary Technician will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to support the research and development of brain machine interfaces in animal models.
  • Properly prep and monitor animals for anesthesia
  • Perform Veterinary Health Exams and medical procedures for a range of animals including, but not limited to, the following species: sheep, pigs, nonhuman primates
  • Administer clinical treatments as directed via appropriate routes (oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous)
  • Maintain accurate documentation and medical records in accordance with regulatory bodies
  • Operate laboratory and medical equipment, including custom equipment, as well as the ability to identify basic operating problems
  • Knowledge, proper handling and disposal of biohazardous materials
  • Collect and prepare biological samples for testing, including blood, urine, and bacterial cultures
  • Potential interstate travel from Texas to California
Required Qualifications:
  • Boarded, or eligible, Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT)
  • 2+ years of academic or industry experience working with research animals
  • Experience in animal husbandry
  • Comfortable working closely with animals in a research environment
  • Effective oral and written communication of veterinary and scientific information to technical, research, and clinical staff
  • A dedicated team player who thrives in a fast-paced team-focused environment
  • Basic computer skills. Proficient in Google Docs, Google Drive, and Gmail
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) Certification
  • Familiar with regulatory requirements for working with animals FDA, DEA and USDA
Physical Requirements: Ability to travel to lift/push/pull up to 50lbs, bending, stooping and standingPay Transparency: The following details are for Texas individuals only.Texas Hourly Rate Range:$21.63-$52.09 USD

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