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About the Role

Marshall Farms' Veterinary Technician participates in all veterinary technical responsibilities for beagles, ferrets, minipigs and cats, reporting to the Veterinary Technician Supervisor. The veterinary staff provides professional support and guidance. The role ensures all tasks are completed as directed and documented according to required procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all veterinary matters are brought to the attention of the veterinary staff.
• Conducts pre-shipment quality examinations of beagles and cats according to written protocol.
• Collects and runs bloodwork and performs laboratory tasks as needed.
• Participates in the conduct of cardiac auscultation and general health examination of all potential beagle breeders.
• Administers vaccines across all species.
• Conducts a formal assessment of skin health in all beagles at the required age.
• Assists the veterinary and/or production staff with surgical/anesthetic procedures.
• Conducts reviews of “hold” and “reserve” orders for beagles to determine state of health and eligibility for sale.
• Conducts semi-annual FELASA testing in beagles, cats and minipigs.
• Assists in the performance of various technical tasks including ECGs, radiography, and laboratory procedures.
• Administer treatments as necessary.
• Assists in the performance of various production tasks as necessary.

Requirements

• NYS- Veterinary Technician License required.
• Proficiently interact with cross-functional teams.
• Possess good organizational skills.
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Mastery level of all areas of Animal Care including basic and intensive care, dosage calculations and administration of medications.
• Mastery level of knowledge related to animal behavior during all phases of Animal Care.
• Expected to envision potential, foster enthusiasm and commitment in colleagues.
• Ability to lead challenging personnel.
• Foster an environment that encourages thoughtful initiative, ownership, and responsibility for actions.
• Motivate and develop personnel and inspire trust among peers, supervisors, and organizational leadership.
• Contribute to a productive and professional environment by setting a positive example.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, diligence, and ethical behavior.
• Take responsibility for ones’ actions and challenge oneself to continually improve.
• Conditions are often hot and humid, with frequent animal contact.
• Work area has a high level of noise; earplugs are required.
• Duties are performed primarily on 1st shift with shared varying extended or weekend hours.
• Meet barrier requirements which includes having a flu vaccination.
• May limit your contact with certain animals outside of the facility.
• Work is physically demanding with a requirement to lift animals.
• Effective interpersonal communication.
• Maintain attention to detail.
• Comprehension (oral & written).
• Understanding interrelationships between processes/activities.
• Ability to forecast and anticipate consequences to actions.
• Ability to coordinate activities logically.
• Problem solving.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work with constant interruptions.
• Manage stress.

Skills

• Animal Care
• Basic and intensive care
• Dosage calculations
• Medication administration
• Animal behavior
• ECGs
• Radiography
• Laboratory procedures
• Interpersonal communication
• Attention to detail
• Comprehension (oral & written)
• Problem solving

Location

• Onsite

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• N5 ($22.77 - $34.17/hour)

Education Level

• NYS- Veterinary Technician License

Salary/Compensations

• $22.77 - $34.17/hour

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical and dental insurance for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents
• Generous opt-out if you already have coverage elsewhere
• Generous time off benefits starting at 3 weeks/year
• 401(k) retirement savings plan – 100% match on the first 5% of contributions with 100% vesting
• Enriched Short-Term disability benefits
• Long-Term disability insurance
• Profit Sharing contribution of 10% of your annualized salary
• Life Insurance at 4x your annual base (up to a max. of $200,000)
• Boot allowance (excludes office and barrier employees)
• $500 bonus for employee referrals

About the Company

• Marshall Farms Group, Ltd. is dedicated to improving the lives of people and pets by providing animals and related services to top research organizations for lifesaving biomedical and veterinary research.
• They are the leading provider of Pet Ferrets.
• With over 80 years of growth from a local to a global company, they maintain a family feel and employee-centric focus.

Equal Opportunity

• Marshall Farms Group, LTD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.