Lab Animal Health Technician & Surgical Support

University of North Texas System; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth campus is seeking an Animal Health Technician to support veterinary and husbandry staff. You will perform health checks, assist in surgeries, manage treatments, and help maintain compliant animal-care records.

The role emphasizes animal welfare, enrichment, and teamwork in a regulated research environment. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with related experience or an equivalent combination, and possess LAT/CVA-eligible certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification by AALAS at LAT level or ability to obtain within a year.

Responsibilities

• Support Veterinary Team with Health Monitoring and Treatment: Assist veterinary staff with routine health checks, surgical assistance, treatments, handling, and restraint.
• Provide skilled husbandry care for research animals, including observing, feeding, watering, sanitation, handling, and enrichment.
• Maintain precise and up-to-date animal health records in accordance with regulatory guidelines and perform regular audits for compliance.
• Assist in surgical procedures, instrument sterilization, anesthesia monitoring, and post-surgical care of animals.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior staff on animal care techniques, records, and safety.
• Participate in enrichment program development and evaluation for all species.
• Organize, clean, and sterilize surgical instruments; ensure the surgical suite meets health and safety standards.
• Respond to animal health concerns in the absence of the veterinary technician and ensure timely follow-up care.
• Pursue ongoing education to stay current on best practices in laboratory animal care, health monitoring, and enrichment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Interpersonal communication

Animal handling

Recordkeeping

Laboratory equipment operation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth campus is seeking an Animal Health Technician to support veterinary and husbandry staff. You will perform health checks, assist in surgeries, manage treatments, and help maintain compliant animal-care records.

The role emphasizes animal welfare, enrichment, and teamwork in a regulated research environment. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with related experience or an equivalent combination, and possess LAT/CVA-eligible certifications.