Veterinary Technician II - Division of Animal Resources

The Division of Animal Resources (DAR) supports and facilitates research and teaching with animals at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. To do this, DAR develops and implements a high-quality program of animal care and use to enable the teaching and research activities of the school. This program is characterized by a high level of client service, strong veterinary expertise, effective technical service delivery, quality animal housing and care for many species, compliance with federal and state regulations and maintenance of AAALAC accreditation.

Perform animal health rounds and administer treatments as prescribed to a variety of laboratory animal species ranging from rodents to large animals. Provide rodent breeding colony and genotyping services for investigative staff. Oversee and perform routine sentinel testing in facility. Assist with maintenance of surgical suites, equipment and supplies including pharmacy inventory of consumables and pharmaceuticals. Provide surgical/anesthesia and postoperative care. Support animal teaching laboratories for DVM and graduate students. Provide training sessions for investigative staff (PIs, research technicians, post-doctoral fellows, Ph.D. students and visiting scientists). Oversight of teaching animal colonies, enrichment and adoption programs. Perform and submit diagnostic testing as requested by veterinary staff or investigative staff. Complete other duties as assigned by manager or veterinary staff. Demonstrates strong leadership skills, resourcefulness and self-accountability.

Basic Requirements:
Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years experience in clinical veterinary practice or laboratory animal research
• Competent with specialized research equipment and methods including anesthesia equipment, biological safety cabinets, laminar flow hoods, and autoclaves
• Working knowledge of common office software and ability to learn specialized applications
• Mastery of basic technical skills associated with your related service, including mandatory skills below.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently when completing basic tasks and procedural skills, and the ability to conduct more advanced tasks under supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively as a member of a diverse team of clinical and administrative professionals.
• Comprehensive understanding of medical terminology and veterinary pharmacology.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent service to both internal and external customers.
• Basic handling and restraint of various laboratory animal species; including rodents
• Basic knowledge of proper routes of administration or blood collection techniques
• Basic knowledge of Biosafety levels
• Some experience in surgery or anesthesia preferred with knowledge of aseptic surgical techniques
• Familiar with animal research regulatory requirements (IACUC, USDA, AAALAC)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodation
• Veterinary Technician in good standing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree BS degree in Veterinary Technology or related field or
• Certification by one of the following: American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) at ALAT (Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician) or LAT (Laboratory Animal Technician) level
• Associate's Degree AA/AS degree in Veterinary Technology or related field from an AVMA accredited institution
• Experience in a specialty or academic hospital setting
• Competent with specialized research equipment and methods including anesthesia equipment, biological safety cabinets, laminar flow hoods, and autoclaves
• Veterinary Technician Certified
• Fear Free Certified