Veterinary Care Technician I

Are you passionate about animal care? Looking to build a long-term career in a veterinary or research setting? Join our team where your love for animals meets purpose-driven science.

At Inotiv, we are a mission-driven company focused on improving lives through science. Our Vet Care team plays a critical role in supporting the health and well-being of animals involved in research that advances human and animal medicine.

We're actively hiring Veterinary Assistants, Vet Techs, kennel techs, and animal lovers who want to apply their skills - or learn new ones - in a supportive, team-oriented setting. Whether you're a recent vet tech student, clinic assistant, or someone with strong interest and a willingness to learn, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Do

• Provide daily care to a variety of animals, ensuring clean housing, proper nutrition, and enrichment

• Monitor animal health and report any signs of illness or distress

• Perform basic animal handling and restraint for procedures and exams

• Assist with sample collection, clinical observations, and documentation under GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) guidelines

• Support veterinarians and research staff with medical treatments, recordkeeping, and facility hygiene

What We're Looking For

• Experience in animal care, vet clinics, shelters, kennels, farms, or similar settings is highly valued

• Candidates without animal experience but with strong interest and attention to detail are also encouraged to apply

• Compassionate, dependable, and ready to be part of a close-knit team

• Able to lift 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

• Comfortable with the scientific and ethical aspects of research involving animals

Why Join Inotiv?

• Consistent schedule, full-time hours, and opportunities for advancement

• A meaningful mission: every task contributes to improving lives through science

• Supportive and casual work culture where your passion for animals is respected

• Paid training - if you can bring the heart and motivation, we'll teach the rest

Ready to grow your animal care career with a team that values your contribution?

Apply now and make a difference every day.

Position Requirements

Education and experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred in Animal Science or related field
• RVT preferred
• AALAS certification of ALAT preferred
• Laboratory animal experience and experience with in vivo preclinical studies at a CRO or pharmaceutical company preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, write and interpret scientific material
• Manual dexterity to perform research functions, type and use office equipment
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time

Performance Requirements

Characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

General

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Ability to read, write and understand oral and/or written instructions

Physical Activity

• This position will require frequent walking, sitting for extended periods of time, carrying, standing, heavy lifting (min. 50 lbs.), reaching while standing, gripping and twisting hand movements, finger control and other general repetitive motions.
• Manual dexterity to catch and hold animals.

Working Conditions

• Frequent involvement with radiant/electrical energy, solvents, grease, oil, irritants, acids, bases, and other hazardous chemicals, electro-mechanical hazards, flammable materials and biohazards. Due to exposure to hazardous biological materials (which may include HIV positive specimens), immunization to diseases may be a required
• Will be exposed to animal dander, bites, scratches, etc., and material associated with animal husbandry
• Able to wear latex gloves, dust musk and/or respirator, and safety glasses as required.
• The noise level is usually moderate to loud requiring ear protection
• Mantoux TB test with negative result is required

Tools, Equipment, & Other Resources Used

• Various software applications sustained by a Windows platform. (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Autoclaves, sterilizers, electronic scales/balances, clippers, shavers, vented hoods, and other surgical utilities (e.g. stereotaxic frames).

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*This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience. The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person's relevant experience and/or education level.

Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we "Play to Win" in an industry rich with opportunity. Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world-class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well-being of people all over the world. There's an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual's unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people's lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen. Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!

Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.