Veterinary Clinical Anaesthetist

Veterinary Clinical Anaesthetist

Location: Alconbury, Cambridgeshire

Are you an experienced Veterinary Nurse or an experienced Licensed Animal Technician? Are you looking for a new opportunity to broaden your skillset? Then we have the role for you!

Labcorp is seeking a skilled Veterinary Clinical Anaesthetist to join the Department of Animal Welfare and Veterinary Services at our site in Huntingdon. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where you can make a significant impact on human and animal health. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds, including Registered Veterinary Nurses, experienced Animal Technicians, or other health professionals with relevant experience in anaesthesia and a desire to learn about laboratory animals. We value applicants who enjoy teaching/mentoring, working in a well-structured environment, and are proactive and enthusiastic about new learning and development opportunities.

The post holder will provide technical support for all clinical and Animals (Scientific) Procedures Act 1986 - A(SP)A - regulated work performed at the Animal Welfare and Veterinary Services Department. This includes the provision of peri-operative surgical support for the veterinary team to ensure high standards of animal care and welfare are always maintained. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Essential Job Duties:

1. Support Named Veterinary Surgeon/s in relevant clinical work and provision of laboratory animal medical and surgical care in accordance with the Veterinary Surgeons Act and the Guidance of RCVS Code of Conduct.
2. Liaise with and support Named Animal Care and Welfare Officers in the care of the animals housed on site, in line with A(SP)A requirements.
3. Assist Named Veterinary Surgeon/s to ensure company policies and practices regarding animal care and welfare are in compliance with relevant regulations, including GLP procedures.
4. Assist in training and supervision of staff on routine regulated and husbandry procedures, including anaesthesia and surgery.
5. Manage surgical theatres and associated areas, including maintenance of relevant equipment, ordering of drugs and consumables, and day-to-day management of dispensary.
6. Conduct A(SP)A regulated procedures in accordance with the Personal and Project License authorities.
7. Promote and continuously implement the 3Rs principles and culture of care.

Education Required:

• Vet nurse, experienced animal technician, or other healthcare professional with evidence of anaesthesia and/or surgery experience.

Desired Experience:

• Extensive experience of working as a vet nurse/lab animal technician preferred.
• Familiarity with Animals (Scientific) Procedures Act 1986.
• Familiarity with small and large animal species used in a research environment.
• Must be able to work in a laboratory setting with laboratory animals.

Benefits:

Benefits include a competitive package with enhanced pension contributions, private health care, on-site gym, opportunities for professional development, and no weekend or out-of-hours requirements.