Lab Animal Health Technician I — Care & Procedures

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health invites applications for an Animal Health Technician I to support Campus Animal Health Program in Los Angeles. You will perform daily health checks on laboratory animals, report issues, assist treatments, and collect samples under veterinary supervision.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, accurate record-keeping, and compliance with safety standards and animal welfare regulations. Indefinite, full-time schedule, typically Mon-Fri with potential weekends.

Qualifications

• Recognize abnormalities in behavior and disease signs in lab animals.
• Communicate effectively with faculty and staff of varying veterinary training.
• Lift animals up to 50 pounds.
• Administer oral and parenteral medications to different species.
• Collect body fluids, feces, and urine; submit samples properly.
• Follow safety procedures and SOPs precisely.
• Maintain accurate medical records and reports.
• Handle and restrain laboratory animals during procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily health assessments of laboratory animals.
• Identify and report health concerns; assist treatment and care.
• Administer medications and collect clinical samples as needed.
• Maintain medical records and support veterinary procedures.
• Assist with facility health monitoring and inventory management.
• Provide weekend/holiday coverage as required.

Skills

Animal handling

Medication administration

Health assessment

Record keeping

Safety procedures

SOP compliance

Physical strength

Education

Bachelor in Science or RVT

ALAT/AALAS Certification

Job description

UCLA Health invites applications for an Animal Health Technician I to support Campus Animal Health Program in Los Angeles. You will perform daily health checks on laboratory animals, report issues, assist treatments, and collect samples under veterinary supervision.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, accurate record-keeping, and compliance with safety standards and animal welfare regulations. Indefinite, full-time schedule, typically Mon-Fri with potential weekends.