The University of Virginia Center for Comparative Medicine welcomes applicants for a Veterinary Technician position. Are you looking for a better work-life balance? Do you want to take advantage of excellent employee benefits and retirement program offers? If so, keep reading!
The mission of the Center for Comparative Medicine is to provide quality care for all laboratory animals (primarily rodent species i.e., mice & rats) used on Grounds while assisting faculty conduct responsible research activities, assist the University meet its goals for the humane & ethical treatment of laboratory animals and educate the next generation of laboratory animal professionals.
Veterinary Technicians support this mission by performing medical examinations and treatments in a laboratory environment under the supervision of a veterinarian. Technicians also assist in the training of research staff in biomethodology including species-specific anesthesia and surgery.
Responsibilities:
Triage animal illness that are reported by animal care staff during the workday (including rotational weekend and holiday coverage) from the various facilities on Grounds.
Create and maintain applicable records of animal examination, provisional diagnosis, laboratory testing, treatment and response to treatment for ill animals.
Assist the Veterinarians, principal investigator and/or research technical staff with techniques of animal restraint and handling, preparation of surgical candidates by performing anesthesia, aseptic preparation of surgical site, intubation, venous and/or urinary catheterization, anesthesia monitoring, and specimen collection.
Maintain surgical support facilities in a sanitary state validated monthly by charm swab testing. Maintain surgery area and pharmacy well- stocked, all medications within expiration date and all this in an orderly manner. Schedule and ensure that equipment preventative maintenance is performed.
Maintain all controlled substance records. Dispense controlled substances and other drugs to the research staff.
Work independently to maintain stocking of consumable supplies and pharmaceuticals and report items in short supply that need to be ordered to the Clinical Veterinarian.
Technicians can be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Education: Associates degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience; considerable experience in laboratory animal medicine and veterinary care.
Experience: At least one year of experience obtained in veterinary clinical practices, performing duties such as anesthesia, and surgical assistance.
Immunization: Employees will be required to comply with the Health System’s new immunization policy – OCH-002.
Preferred Licensure/Certification:
Licensure: Licensure: A current license as a veterinary technician in at least one state or eligibility to successfully obtain Veterinary Technician licensure within 12 months of hire is preferred but not required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Must be comfortable with handling animals and working in an animal research facility with a variety of species.
Must have the ability to perform animal physical examinations, clinical specimen collection, administer medications and perform laboratory diagnostic procedures.
Must have ability to create and maintain accurate records.
Must have ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Must have clear communication skills.
Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Ability to create and maintain accurate records.
Ability to drive a vehicle.
Required to wear personal protective equipment including disposable gloves, protective clothing, surgical masks, and ear protection (including earplugs) as mandated by department policy.
Ability to lift and move 50 lbs.
May be exposed to temperature changes, noise, atmospheric contaminants (including odors and fumes), biohazards, radiation, blood/bodily fluids, and chemical hazards.
May be exposed to allergens or microorganisms associated with soiled animal caging sometimes at Biosafety Level 2 that require decontamination.
Position requires frequent walking and standing for prolonged periods on wood or concrete, bending/stooping/twisting, kneeling, squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing ladders and stairs, repetitive motion, frequent use of both hands and use of either hand, independently, frequent fine finger manipulations: keyboarding, and frequent wrist movement: twisting or rotating.
Anticipated hiring range: $23.00-$30.00 per hour ($52,000-62,400 annualized) commensurate with qualifications, with UVA benefits.
Application Process:
Please apply online, and search for R0056328. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs.’ Complete an application online with the following documents:
CV/Resume
Cover Letter
**Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. This position is open until filled.
References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process SkillSurvey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process. A minimum of three is required.
For information regarding the position or the application process, please contact Jessica Speth, Academic Recruiter, [email protected].
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
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