Research Animal Care Technologist - Vet Tech

Penn State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Retirement plans

Job summary

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Comparative Medicine, seeks a Veterinary Technologist to support faculty veterinarians and residents in delivering animal health care and research procedures. You will observe animals, administer treatments, assist with anesthesia and surgery, and help train staff.

Responsibilities include record keeping, inventory management, and contributing to annual cost analyses. AALAS cert within 1 year is required; CVT/RLATg with 7+ years preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree
• 6+ years relevant experience
• AALAS certification within 1 year of hire
• CVT/RLATg certification with 7 years relevant experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Support faculty veterinarians and residents in providing animal health care and professional services.
• Observe animals and report signs of pain, distress, or illness; administer treatments under direction of veterinarians.
• Assist with anesthesia, surgery preparation, animal restraint, sample collection and treatments.
• Coordinate hands-on training for research staff, animal care staff and students; maintain accurate records and prepare cost analyses.

Job description

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Comparative Medicine, seeks a Veterinary Technologist to support faculty veterinarians and residents in delivering animal health care and research procedures. You will observe animals, administer treatments, assist with anesthesia and surgery, and help train staff.

Responsibilities include record keeping, inventory management, and contributing to annual cost analyses. AALAS cert within 1 year is required; CVT/RLATg with 7+ years preferred.