Veterinary Technician, Research + Part-Time: 8-12 hours per week, with potential for more hours + Type: Temporary, 6+months + Location: Menlo Park, CA + Wage: $35/hour DOE We’re seeking a certified Veterinary Technician who will coordinate and perform clinical and surgical procedures on all species housed in the vivarium. The Veterinary Technician has specialized skills related to husbandry in specialized populations of animal models, including rodent species, rabbits, and pigs.. This person will work with the Attending Veterinarian and Director of Operations. + Ensures conditions vital to the well-being of animals are continuously met in accordance with the Animal Welfare Act as implemented through the United States Department of Agriculture regulations and for federally funded research, the U.S. Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, and The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals + Ensures that proper environmental conditions (temperatures, humidity, light levels, airflow, ventilation, pest treatment) are always met and safety signage (with IACUC and EHS guidance) is posted and up to date. + Ensures that all animals are provided feed, water, enrichment, bedding and clean cages, according to their individual care requirements and in respect of the research + Manages the per diem records, and procurement and inventory control of all feed, bedding, gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide), staff supplies, & equipment + Ensures that animals are healthy by observing animals daily for signs of illness or disease, testing for parasites, and coordinating necessary care with the Attending Veterinarian and Director of Operations + Maintains required facility records, including daily inspection logs, health records, protocols, censuses, and facility records, in computer databases and paper files + Monitors experiments to ensure research study protocols are being followed and notify the Attending Veterinarian, Director of Operations, and IACUC if deviations are noted + Performs various routine procedures such as blood withdrawal via various routes, substance dosing via various routes, intubation, IVT catheter installation in rodents, rabbits, and pigs, anesthesia etc. + Performs other miscellaneous duties as directed by Attending Veterinarian and Director of Operations + May work outside of regular schedule when necessary Qualifications: + Must be a veterinary technician, certified by an organization accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association or an experienced animal care technician who can perform routine animal procedures as described above + Experience working with laboratory animals and conducting routine animal procedures, including: blood draws, intubation, anesthesia, and IV catheters in rodent species, rabbits, and pigs + Experience with rodent breeding colonies + Ability to monitor and maintain colony health. + Experience with regulatory compliance requirements + Knowledge of the use and maintenance of laboratory facilities and/or equipment + Available to work holidays and weekends when required + Ability to maintain digital and physical databases **Please Quick apply, A Kelly Recruiter will out reach to you. If the position does not align with you, please go onto our Kelly Web page for other Active positions at** **https://www.mykelly.com/find-jobs/** **Thank you,** **Kelly Team** **P1#9696152** As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community. Why Kelly ® Science & Clinical? Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed. About Kelly Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year. Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.