Veterinary Technician

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The Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Scholarships, Division of Veterinary Resources (DVR), has a job opportunity for a Veterinary Technician to work at the Medical Campus.

Pay range: $19.50 - $27/hr based on experience.

The Veterinary Technician ensures the safety and well-being of the animals while complying with applicable rules and regulations. Works independently, interacts, and communicates effectively with members of the husbandry and veterinary staff to include Principal Investigators and their research staff. Provides routine animal medical care and assists with animal medical procedures, including physical exams, observation of animals for disease and discomfort, administration of medications and treatments, collection of diagnostic samples (e.g., blood, fecal samples, etc.)

in consultation with supervisor, sr. veterinary technician, and/or veterinarian. Responsible for the management and maintenance of rodent colonies, including that of breeding colonies, and assists with the rodent health surveillance program. Ensures that supply inventories are maintained and ORs, ICUs, and other related facilities are properly set up.

• Administers routine medical treatment to animals.

• Assists with incoming and outgoing animal shipments and assesses the health and necessary treatments for the animals.

• Supports physical examination schedules and organizes regular health screening for long-term animals.

• Prepares OR and ICU and other related facilities for surgical procedures.

• Provides pre/intra/post-operative care such as patient prep/surgical assistance and anesthetic monitoring/and patient follow-up care.

• Assists veterinary staff with animal procedures such as the collection of biological and/or diagnostic samples.

• Assists with the purchase and inventory of equipment and supplies and orders items in a timely fashion.

• Assists with equipment certification/calibration.

• Communicates with laboratory personnel/research teams about unique animal health concerns and offers guidance on options, preventive care, medications, and other treatments, as directed by veterinarian.

• Conducts inventory, ordering, and dispensing of drugs and supplies for investigators, as directed.

• Assists with rodent colonies including maintenance of breeding, individual identification, weaning, and other minor procedures and handling.

• Assists in rodent health surveillance program.

• Performs animal transfers and assists with physical exams, as directed.

• Observes animals for disease and discomfort and reports findings to senior management, Senior Veterinary Technician, and/or Veterinarian.

• May assist in training of Principal Investigators (PIs) and research teams and maintenance of training logs.

• Coordinates treatment schedules and assignments and administers routine medical treatment to animals in quarantine including tuberculosis testing and serology, as directed.

• Prepares, reviews, and maintains appropriate logs and medical records for accuracy and completeness of all tasks and assignments and informs the supervisor and respective personnel of any discrepancies found.

• Responsible for processing and submission of veterinary billing for sponsors and investigators.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree highly preferred.

Certification and Licensing:

Credentialed veterinary Technician (e.g., CVT, LVT, RVT) highly preferred. AALAS certification as an LATG preferred.

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in animal use research or laboratory animal medicine. Experience in clinical veterinary medicine is highly preferred. Must have experience and strong…