Veterinary Technician III - Comparative Research Center

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit:
Rush Medical Center

Hospital:
Rush University Medical Center

Department:
Comparative Research Center

Work Type:
Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule:

8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:00:00 PM)

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Pay Range: $25.20 - $35.60 per hour

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The Veterinary Technician III, Comparative Research Center, serves as a senior technical expert and informal leader within the animal health team at RUSH's Comparative Research Center and associated satellite facilities. This role provides advanced clinical veterinary care, leads complex technical and surgical procedures, and serves as a central contributor to training, quality assurance, and operational continuity across the CRC animal health program.

The Veterinary Technician III works with significant autonomy under veterinary oversight, serves as a primary resource for junior technicians, and contributes substantively to regulatory compliance, SOP development, and accreditation activities. This position collaborates closely with veterinary staff, principal investigators, and institutional partners to uphold the highest standards of animal welfare and research integrity.

Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

REQUIRED

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Graduation from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology associate or bachelor's degree program required.

Certification:
Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) designation required; current CVT licensure required; AALAS certification at the Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) level required.

Experience:

Minimum of 4–6 years of progressive clinical or laboratory animal experience following CVT certification, with demonstrated growth in technical complexity and autonomy.

Experience in Lieu of Degree

• Equivalent education and experience may be considered only when the candidate meets institutional requirements for Certified Veterinary Technician licensure within the required timeframe.

• Advanced proficiency in veterinary technical skills including multi-species anesthesia management, surgical support, critical care monitoring, vascular access procedures, and advanced diagnostic testing.
• Knowledge of and ability to work in compliance with applicable federal, USDA, AAALAC, IACUC, GLP, FDA, DEA, and institutional regulatory requirements.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to procedural consistency, documentation accuracy, operational quality, and animal welfare.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact professionally with veterinary, research, operational, and institutional personnel.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a complex research environment.
• Ability to independently coordinate technical and operational activities across assigned focus areas.
• Ability to provide technical leadership, mentorship, and procedural training to junior staff and research personnel.
• Proficiency in electronic recordkeeping systems, inventory management systems, data entry, and Microsoft Office applications.

Certification: AALAS certification…