Sobre este puesto de Veterinary Technician I - Entry Level en Leidos
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Leidos has an immediate need for a Veterinary Technician I to support the Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio (NAMRU-SA) in San Antonio TX.NAMRU-SA serves as one of the leading research and development laboratories for the U.S. Navy and conducts gap driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of Department of Defense (DoD) personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations.
Are you ready for unique and exciting work?
Primary Responsibilities
Daily handling and restraint of various small and large animal species
Conduct and support surgical procedures, operating room maintenance, animal disease prevention and health surveillance, appropriate animal housing, record keeping, and specific pathogen-free techniques
Maintain traffic patterns, sterile equipment, pest control, and quality assurance procedures
Conduct daily and weekly inspections to ensure compliance with standards
Assist in preparation of purchase requests to include animal procurement and coordination of shipping procedures
Assist with maintenance of inventory supplies
Supports coordination of animal research work activities between contractors, scientists, animal care staff and research laboratory technicians
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Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED plus 2 years of related experience OR Veterinary Technician Associates Degree plus 6 months of related experience
Willingness to work towards obtaining ALAT certification
Laboratory animal science experience preferred
Ability to obtain and maintain required life-support certifications (AHA BLS, Healthcare Provider Course, or American Red Cross CPR; web-based courses not accepted)
Willingness to complete annual occupational health exams to maintain facility access clearance
Due to Federal contract requirements, US citizenship is required.
The candidate will be required to acquire, at a minimum, a SECRET classification access level. Preference will be given to a candidate who already has this clearance level."
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Original Posting:
September 2, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $40,300.00 - $72,850.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
