Senior Vet Tech

Temple University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition remission

Generous retirement plan

11 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Temple University is seeking a Senior Vet Tech in Philadelphia. This position requires overseeing animal health checks, administering medications, and assisting in surgery. Candidates must have an associate's degree in life sciences and at least a year of related experience.

The role offers full medical benefits, paid time off, and participation in a comprehensive retirement plan. Work will be conducted on-site, contributing to the management of animal colonies and support for research personnel.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience as a veterinary technician.
• Ability to work on an on-call rotating schedule.
• Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily health checks for animals.
• Administer medications through various routes.
• Assist staff veterinarians in procedures.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in life science or related discipline

Tools

Anesthesia machines

Surgical tools

Ventilators/respirators

Job description

Senior Vet Tech

Temple University's Central Animal Facilities department is searching for a Senior Vet Tech!

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Tuition remission – eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree Tuition Free
• A generous retirement plan and so much more!
• PTEA Union Rate – Senior Veterinary Technician (V17) $31.56

Salary is based on job duties, applicant's education and experience, departmental budget, and other internal considerations.

Position Summary

The senior veterinary technician will be responsible for daily health checks, administering medications through various routes, performing and monitoring anesthesia, and assisting staff veterinarians, including following directions given by the department veterinarians.

The incumbent will work independently and in teams in overall management of the ULAR animal colonies, maintain work areas, provide support for research personnel, provide preventive health and perioperative care with record keeping, provide instruction to research technicians and students, be involved in planning, executing, and analyzing data from ULAR-generated research projects, and perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions of Position

Surgical suite and support area

• Provide pre-, peri-, and post-operative animal care with associated husbandry
• Purchase and maintenance of drugs, supplies and equipment
• Surgery setup including disinfection and autoclaving of supplies, equipment and rooms
• Proper record keeping including SOPs, drug usage, and medical records
• Maintenance of surgery O.R.s, procedure rooms and prep areas
• Proper medical waste disposal and final disposition of animals
• Responsible for assigning fees and chargebacks for all Veterinary Service Requests

Preventive Health

• Rodent animal health surveillance and record keeping
• Rodent and non-rodent physical examinations and record keeping
• Special treatments and post-operative care
• Environmental and equipment monitoring, e.g. anesthesia machines, autoclaves

Training (research and ULAR staff)

• Proper animal oversight, including general physical exams and identification of sick or injured animals
• Anesthesia, rodent and non-rodent
• Dosing and blood collection techniques
• Zoonotics, allergies, and biohazards

Technical Support

• Treatment regimens
• Tissue collection for laboratory testing
• Support ULAR research projects
• Perform necropsy procedures and prepare specimens
• Assist ULAR husbandry as required in special situations or with biohazards
• Assist in writing documents for IACUC, USDA, AAALAC and SOPs
• Assist with special surgery techniques and/or post-operative care

Required Education and Experience

Associates degree in life science or related discipline and at least one year experience as a veterinary technician or related experience (i.e., research colony maintenance, veterinary technician assistant, etc.). An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work on an on-call rotating schedule for weekends and holidays
• Demonstrated proficiency with anesthesia monitoring, anesthesia machines, ventilators/respirators, autoclaves, and surgical tools
• Ability to work in an environment containing laboratory animals that may be infected with biohazardous organisms, carcinogens, and other potentially harmful agents. Animals may also harbor naturally occurring infectious agents
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others, understanding that organization and team goals may take precedence over individual goals
• Ability to maintain a proficient level of technical and professional skills and knowledge in job-related areas
• Ability to communicate quickly and effectively in verbal and written forms

Preferred

• Certification as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT, etc.)
• AALAS Certification
• Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Veterinary Technology
• Experience with Large Animal Anesthesia
• Experience with Surgical Support

This position will be on-site.

Temple University: Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

Primary Location: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Health Sciences Campus (HSC)

Job: Staff

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Employee Status: Regular