Animal Care Technician - Comparative Medicine

Penn State is searching for a full time Animal Care Technician
- Comparative Medicine
- Grade 5 to join the team.

Duties include:

Department: Comparative Medicine

Location: Penn State College of Medicine
- Hershey

Shift: Monday
- Friday 2am - 10am

Days OFF:
Saturday and Sunday

• Observe animals in an intensive care setting and report changes to veterinary staff or supervisor; notify on-call veterinarian in emergency situation; as appropriate, take immediate action such as controlling bleeding or seizures, administering oxygen or medication, etc.
• Monitor animals with artificial organs and associated equipment; react properly to alarms and change in status; notify veterinarian or on-call engineer.
• Under veterinary staff direction, use proper aseptic techniques to administer medications orally, intramuscularly, and intravenously; draw up, dilute, or mix medications at the proper levels; monitor blood pressure and heart rate for abnormal conditions.
• Collect blood, urine, and fecal samples; conduct diagnostic tests as directed including blood gases, hematocrits, clot times, etc.
• Maintain records of animal data, vitals, medications, intake and output, etc.; follow orders written by veterinary staff and supervisor.
• Restrain, position, and prepare animals for medical/research procedures.
• Assist with veterinary treatments and activities as directed.
• Operate and perform routine user maintenance on equipment such as blood pressure monitors, fluid pumps, etc.; notify supervisor of malfunctions.
• Prepare room for animals returning from surgery; ensure availability of stanchion with clean mat, oxygen tank, and other equipment/supplies required for animal recovery.
• Maintain a stock of regularly used supplies; request additional supplies to replenish inventory, as necessary; make recommendations to supervisor when new equipment and supplies may be needed.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition; keep animals in clean state; promptly remove animal waste.
• Assist with training newly hired Animal Care Technicians.
• Perform the duties of Animal Caretaker C as needed.

Job Requirements:

Requires the use of commercial English, grammar and arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, including decimals and fractions; simple use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams, together with the use of adjustable measuring instruments, graduates and the like requiring interpretation in their various applications; or the posting, preparation, interpretation, use and checking of reports, forms, records and comparable data.

Over 2 years up to and including 3 years of effective experience.

2 to 3 years of effective experience

None

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8. More information can be found here:
Collective Bargaining Agreement.

For details on starting pay rate and progression, please see the above collective bargaining agreement.

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
• For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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