Large Animal Research Technician Job at Actalent, Minneapolis, MN

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  • Actalent
  • Minneapolis, MN

Job Description

Large Animal Handling Technician

This role involves providing comprehensive care for animals before and after surgical procedures, including ongoing monitoring and data collection. You will support and care for animals such as sheep, pigs, and canines.

Responsibilities

  • Dispense medications as prescribed by veterinarians and protocol specifications.
  • Administer start-up medications, monitor fasting of animals, and conduct pre-procedure animal weights and clinical observations.
  • Monitor animals during their critical recovery phase following surgery, perform TPRs, auscultate the heart and lungs, assess pain at incision sites, change wound dressings, and administer medications.
  • Perform intravenous blood draws.
  • Conduct preventive health maintenance such as administering maintenance medications, anthelmintics, vaccinations, and ointment applications, and perform hoof and nail trims including sedation as needed.
  • Execute all aspects of veterinary care and general husbandry procedures according to established protocols and criteria set by veterinarians.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in veterinary, biology, or other animal science-related field is required.
  • Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or ALAT certification is preferred.
  • Technical, hands-on experience with the listed job duties.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

Work Environment

You will work with pigs, sheep, and dogs, handling approximately 30-40 animals daily. The initial training shifts start at either 6am or 7am, transitioning to a regular schedule of 7:00am to 3:30pm post-training, which lasts about 3 months. Weekend and holiday hours are required on a rotating basis. The role involves physical tasks such as reaching, grasping, stooping, crouching, kneeling, and lifting/moving up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds occasionally with assistance. Extended periods of standing and computer monitor viewing may also be required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision; Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available; Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents); Short and long-term disability; Health Spending Account (HSA); Transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 2, 2026.

Actalent

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work, Shift work, Weekend work

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