Veterinary Research Technician: Lab Animal Care & Surgery

University of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

UNMC seeks a veterinary technician supervisor to oversee surgical and imaging facilities, inventory control, and peri-operative services. You will ensure compliance with USDA, IACUC, and AAALAC policies, provide technical assistance to researchers, and support animal care responsibilities on site in Omaha, NE.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, assisting with anesthesia, data collection, breeding colony management, and training staff while complying with regulatory standards and

Qualifications

• Required Education: High School education or equivalent
• Two years related post high school education/experience
• Must carry pager or mobile phone during working hours
• Essential personnel; may work weekends/holidays/overtime
• Follow SOPs and regulatory guidelines for animal care

Responsibilities

• Oversight, scheduling and maintenance of surgical/imaging facilities and equipment
• Monitor inventory of veterinary drugs and supplies
• Perform sterilization services and assist with research procedures
• Provide peri-operative services and data collection; assist in anesthesia
• Manage breeding colony and provide animal health records
• Train UNMC personnel in technical/aseptic procedures
• Operate transport vehicles as needed; ensure regulatory compliance

Skills

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Inventory control

Sterile technique

Animal welfare knowledge

Education

High School education or equivalent

Two years related post high school education/experience

Veterinary technical and/or surgical skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Job description

UNMC seeks a veterinary technician supervisor to oversee surgical and imaging facilities, inventory control, and peri-operative services. You will ensure compliance with USDA, IACUC, and AAALAC policies, provide technical assistance to researchers, and support animal care responsibilities on site in Omaha, NE.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, assisting with anesthesia, data collection, breeding colony management, and training staff while complying with regulatory standards and