Lab Animal Health Technician I - Care & Compliance Pro

University of California; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 37.000 - 47.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of California's Campus Animal Health Program seeks an Animal Health Technician I to provide veterinary and clinical support. Daily health assessments, administration of medications, sample collection, and medical record maintenance form core duties.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, safe handling of animals, and adherence to SOPs and regulatory guidelines. Weekend/holiday coverage and environmental enrichment are also part of responsibilities.

Formación

• Identify abnormalities in laboratory animal behavior and disease signs.
• Communicate effectively with faculty and staff with varying veterinary training.
• Lift animals up to 50 pounds.
• Administer medications orally and parenterally; include fluids as needed.
• Handle and restrain laboratory animals safely.
• Collect body fluids, feces and urine; submit samples as required.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.

Responsabilidades

• Perform daily health assessments of laboratory animals.
• Assist with treatment and care of sick or injured animals.
• Administer medications and support veterinary procedures as directed.
• Collect clinical samples and maintain records.
• Ensure environmental enrichment and compliance with policies and regulations.
• Support facility health monitoring and weekend/holiday coverage.

Conocimientos

Animal health assessment

Communication with faculty/staff

Manual lifting (up to 50 lbs)

Medication administration (oral/par/ID

Animal handling and restraint

Sample collection and submission

Medical records maintenance

Safety procedures adherence

SOP adherence

Euthanasia procedures (CO2)

Educación

Bachelor's degree in science or RVT

Herramientas

Medical records software

Descripción del empleo

University of California's Campus Animal Health Program seeks an Animal Health Technician I to provide veterinary and clinical support. Daily health assessments, administration of medications, sample collection, and medical record maintenance form core duties.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, safe handling of animals, and adherence to SOPs and regulatory guidelines. Weekend/holiday coverage and environmental enrichment are also part of responsibilities.