Veterinary Teaching Lab Technician

uq; Gatton; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Queensland (UQ VETS) Gatton Campus seeks a part-time Teaching Laboratory Coordinator to support undergraduate practical teaching and workshops. You will provide skilled operational, technical and instructional support for teaching labs and veterinary procedures, reporting to the Clinical Studies Centre Manager.

Join a team of veterinary professionals delivering high-quality animal care and an excellent student experience, with duties spanning equipment care, stock management

Qualifications

• You will bring practical veterinary nursing or technical experience and a commitment to animal welfare and student learning.
• Qualifications and training equivalent to a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, with a current open driver licence.
• Experience working with animals in a laboratory, teaching, technical or clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily operation of the Teaching Laboratory, class preparation, inventory management, stock rotation, ordering and routine maintenance.
• Provide professional medical, surgical and technical support, including animal handling and husbandry, anaesthesia and post-operative monitoring, basic laboratory procedures, diagnostic clinical pathology and assistance with specialised imaging procedures.
• Support practical teaching and continuing education activities by working with academic staff, assisting students and preparing animals, equipment and facilities for teaching classes and practical surgery.
• Assist with clipping and sorting out cadavers for practicals.
• Contribute to Centre operations through equipment care, record keeping, customer service and administrative support.

Skills

Veterinary nursing

Animal handling

Student support

Education

Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

The University of Queensland (UQ VETS) Gatton Campus seeks a part-time Teaching Laboratory Coordinator to support undergraduate practical teaching and workshops. You will provide skilled operational, technical and instructional support for teaching labs and veterinary procedures, reporting to the Clinical Studies Centre Manager.

Join a team of veterinary professionals delivering high-quality animal care and an excellent student experience, with duties spanning equipment care, stock management