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NAMSA Pioneering Medical Device Materials NAMSA pioneered the industry and was the first ... Veterinary Technology required. • 0-2 years related work experience. • Certified Veterinary ...

Qualifications & Technical Competencies • Degree in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Medical Doctor ... NAMSA is an equal employment opportunity company. NAMSA participates in pre-employment background ...

NAMSA started testing medical devices before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration started ... Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or ALAT certification preferred. Knowledge of research animal ...

NAMSA started testing medical devices before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration started ... Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline or Associate of Science in Veterinary Technology ...

NAMSA started testing medical devices before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration started ... Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or ALAT certification preferred. Knowledge of research animal ...

NAMSA Jobs Information

Do workers at NAMSA get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
36% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Does NAMSA pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
80% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

At NAMSA, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
100% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and May 2026.

Is the health insurance from NAMSA affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get paid time off at NAMSA?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and May 2026.

Do workers at NAMSA worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
91% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.

Do NAMSA workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
50% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.

How easy is it for NAMSA workers to change shifts?

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
86% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at NAMSA?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
93% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do NAMSA managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
100% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.

Do jobs at NAMSA spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
8% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at NAMSA?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
93% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at NAMSA feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
93% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.

Do people at NAMSA get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
85% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Is it stressful to work at NAMSA?

Most people feel stressed out here.
80% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at NAMSA enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
43% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at NAMSA recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
67% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at NAMSA?

Most people got enough training when they started.
69% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people get support to advance at NAMSA?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 50% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people think NAMSA’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
93% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how NAMSA is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
47% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

What are the most popular jobs at Namsa?

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Infographic showing various Veterinary job openings at Namsa in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.

Vet Tech - Large and Small Animal (NAMSA Talent Building Community)

NAMSA

Northwood, OH • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago


NAMSA rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

48th of 120 rated laboratories


Job description

NAMSA pioneered the industry and was the first independent company in the world to focus solely on medical device materials for safety. NAMSA started testing medical devices before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration started regulating such products in 1976.

We are shaping the industry. NAMSA has been a key contributor to the development of the test methods that govern our industry. We have become the industry's premier provider. We provide support for clients during every step of the product development lifecycle and beyond.

Come and work for an organization with the:

Vision to inspire innovative MedTech solutions that advance global healthcare, improve patient lives and accelerate Client success and the

Mission to deliver best-in-class global MedTech development solutions through our people, expertise and technology by adhering to our core

Values:

  • Act with integrity in everything we do.

  • Provide best-in-class customer experiences.

  • Develop superior talent and deliver expertise.

  • Respond with agility and provide timely results.

  • Embrace collaboration, diverse perspectives and ideas.

Job Description:

May perform dosing of test agents in small animals through a variety of dosing methods, including, but not limited to, intraperitoneal, intravenous, epicutaneous, intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and oral. Applies topical test agents as required.
May perform scoring of test agents, assessing the subject's reaction to the agent.
May perform post-procedure small animal euthanasia following established protocols.
May perform and document a variety of activities, including but not limited to, routine clinical observations, charting of physiological data and animal health status, taking study-required animal weights, etc.
May assist with preparing animals for surgery and with administering and monitoring anesthesia during procedure and post-operatively. Performs incision monitoring, pain assessment and medication administration as needed post-procedurally.
May perform intravenous and cardiac blood collection.
May perform preventive health maintenance such as nail trims and bathing and additional husbandry tasks.
May perform all aspects of veterinary directed care and general husbandry procedures according to established procedures, guidelines and study protocols that meet the acceptable criteria of the veterinarian. Administers medications as prescribed by veterinarian and/or protocol specifications.
Communicates with Veterinarian and Study Director regarding living conditions and medical status of animals.
Cleans and maintains routinely utilized equipment.
Assists with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Technical Competencies:

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or ALAT certification is preferred.
Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline or Associate of Science in Veterinary Technology required or equivalent through experience in lieu of education.

Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to, and must handle and come in contact with, a variety of small laboratory animals. The employee is frequently exposed to sharps, wet conditions (non-weather), gasses such as CO2 and isoflurane, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally required to work with radioactive isotopes and in a Bio-Safety-Level 2 (BSL2) environment and may, on rare occasion, be exposed to zoonotic diseases.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds with assistance. The employee may be required to view computer monitors and stand for extended periods of time.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, the ability to see a full range of colors, the ability to adjust focus, exceptional spatial acuity and visual-kinesthetic coordination.

NAMSA is an equal employment opportunity company. NAMSA participates in pre-employment background and drug screen processes aligned to local, state and federal laws.

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