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Position: Veterinary Technician II – Preclinical Research
Contract: Contract-to-hire, full-time.

Description:
The Veterinary Technician II supports preclinical research operations by providing high-quality animal care, technical procedures, and clinical support under the guidance of veterinarians. This role is hands-on and involves working primarily with non-human primates (NHPs). Responsibilities include animal handling and restraint, diagnostics, medication administration, assisting with surgical procedures, and ensuring compliance with GLP standards. Veterinary Technicians play a critical role in maintaining animal health and welfare while contributing to early-phase drug development studies.

Overview:

• Provide nursing care and treatments for medical cases under veterinarian supervision.

• Perform diagnostics and screenings (blood collection, urinalysis, fecal exams, Tb testing, malarial screens, etc.).

• Assist with animal handling, restraint, sedation, anesthesia, and post-operative care.

• Administer medications via IM, SQ, topical, and PO routes.

• Support surgical procedures including preparation, wound care, and anesthesia monitoring.

• Perform dose calculations and documentation in compliance with GLP.

• Maintain and prep veterinary instruments, equipment, and supplies.

• Participate in animal welfare programs, including preventive care and enrichment.

• Communicate effectively with veterinarians, scientists, and technical staff.

• Follow SOPs, safety guidelines, and maintain accurate medical records.

Schedule/Shift:

• Training: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM for the first 6–9 weeks.

• After training: Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday. Start times range between 7:00–8:30 AM depending on team needs.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 2–5 years of veterinary technician experience (emergency, exotic, or research preferred).

• Skilled in blood draws, catheter placement, anesthesia/sedation, surgical prep, and medication administration.

• Comfortable handling non-human primates (NHPs) and working in a high-volume research setting.

• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 55 lbs.

• Computer savvy with strong documentation skills (GLP compliance).

• Assertive (Soft Skills)

• Anesthesia monitoring 

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• LVT, CVT, RVT, or AALAS certification (ALAT, LAT, LATG).

• Experience with lab animal research or CRO environments.

• Exposure to fast-paced clinical or exotic animal practices.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).

• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).

• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).

• Short Term Disability Insurance.

• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

^*As a job position within our Life Sciences division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: high-risk work environments (warehouse or industrial areas), high-risk/ high-error job duties that could result in life-threatening injury or death, operation of heavy-duty machinery, working with hazardous chemicals, exposure to other dangerous materials, such as drugs and sharp instruments. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.