Veterinary Technician

Apply Description Veterinary Technician How Your Role Will Make a Difference At Marshall Farms, we're looking for individuals who want more than just a job. We're looking for people who take pride in their work, care about making an impact, and want to be part of a team dedicated to helping improve the lives of people and pets. As a Licensed Veterinary Technician, you will play an important role in supporting our mission while contributing to the success of our team and organization. Working alongside veterinarians, production teams, and animal care staff, you will help ensure the health, welfare, and quality of our beagle, ferret, minipig, and cat colonies while supporting the programs that make our mission possible. Join Our Mission If you're looking for meaningful work where you can contribute to improving the lives of people and pets while growing your skills in a supportive team environment, we encourage you to apply. When you join Marshall Farms, you become part of a team committed to excellence, innovation, animal welfare, and continuous improvement. We invest in our employees through training, development opportunities, collaboration, and a workplace culture built on respect and accountability. What You'll Do In this role, you will: Participate in all veterinary technical responsibilities for beagles, ferrets, minipigs, and cats. Ensure all veterinary matters are promptly communicated to veterinary staff. Conduct pre-shipment quality examinations of beagles and cats following established protocols and customer requirements. Collect blood samples, perform laboratory testing, and complete related diagnostic procedures. Participate in cardiac auscultation and general health examinations of potential beagle breeders. Administer vaccines across all species. Conduct skin health assessments for beagles at required ages. Assist veterinary and production staff with elective and non-elective surgical and anesthetic procedures. Review animal health status for hold and reserve orders to determine eligibility for sale. Conduct FELASA testing for beagles, cats, and minipigs, including sample collection, submission, and result coordination. Assist with ECGs, radiography, laboratory procedures, and other technical veterinary tasks. Administer treatments as prescribed. Support production operations as necessary and directed. Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with required procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements What You Bring Required Education New York State Veterinary Technician License required. Required Experience Demonstrated proficiency in veterinary technician practices and animal health procedures. Experience administering medications, vaccines, and treatments. Knowledge of animal care, health assessment, sample collection, and laboratory testing. Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records and documentation. Preferred Qualifications Experience assisting with surgical and anesthetic procedures. Experience performing ECGs, radiography, and laboratory diagnostics. Experience working with multiple species in a veterinary, research, agricultural, or animal production environment. What Makes You Successful We're looking for someone who: Interacts effectively with cross-functional teams. Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing. Possesses advanced knowledge of animal care, including intensive care, medication administration, and dosage calculations. Understands animal behavior across all phases of animal care. Takes ownership of responsibilities and follows through on commitments. Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and sound judgment. Maintains confidentiality and professionalism. Leads by example through ethical behavior, diligence, and enthusiasm. Supports a culture of teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement. Motivates and builds trust among peers, supervisors, and organizational leadership. Work Environment This position may require: Frequent contact with beagles, ferrets, minipigs, and cats. Working in varying temperatures and animal care environments. Working in areas where hearing protection and other personal protective equipment (PPE) are required. Meeting barrier facility requirements, including annual influenza vaccination requirements and restrictions regarding contact with certain animals outside of work. Shared extended hours and weekend coverage as required. Physically demanding work, including lifting and handling animals. Working in a fast-paced environment requiring strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and effective communication. Schedule & Compensation Schedule: Primarily first shift. Weekend/On-Call Requirements: Shared weekend and extended-hour coverage as required. Pay Grade: N7 Pay Range: $28.36 - $42.57per hour. About Marshall Farms Group, Ltd. We support leading research organizations around the world through the animals and services we provide, and we are also a leading provider of pet ferrets. While we have grown into a global organization, we continue to value the close-knit culture and employee-centered approach on which we were founded. Learn more at www.marshallbio.com . The Benefits of Being a Part of the Marshall Family Our benefit package is an important element of the overall experience we offer our employees. Full-time employees receive: 100% company-paid medical and dental insurance for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents, or a generous opt-out if you already have coverage elsewhere. Generous time off benefits start at 3 weeks per year. 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 100% match on the first 5% of contributions and immediate vesting. Enriched Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance. Profit Sharing contribution of 10% of annualized salary. Life Insurance at 4x annual base salary (up to $200,000). Boot allowance for qualified employees. $500 bonus for employee referrals. Marshall Farms Group, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.