Veterinary Research Technologist — Surgical & Lab Care

Penn State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off including holidays, VAC,

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a Veterinary Technologist to support animal care across various housing environments and assist in surgical and necropsy procedures. The role involves monitoring health, recording data, and ensuring compliance with regulatory protocols.

The position requires an Associate Degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, with no certifications required. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. and may join a rotating weekend/holiday care schedule.

Qualifications

• Associate degree plus 4+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Required Certifications: None
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Participate as research project member; assist with experimental design and treatment management plans; perform standard veterinary technical procedures; record observations, assessments, and treatments; ensure accountability for data and specimen collection
• Work closely with clinical veterinarians and research staff to perform daily health assessments, assist with physical exams, perform experimental manipulations, administer treatment as instructed, and react to life-threatening emergencies
• Coordinate surgical suite activities; act as circulating nurse during procedures; monitor anesthesia, record vitals; maintain surgery audit
• Maintain controlled drug inventory; order, receive, dispense, and secure; perform drug calculations and dilutions; assist PIs with DEA forms
• Manage selective and other breeding colonies, sentinel surveillance programs, and animal census records
• Facilitate necropsy procedures and histological evaluations; assist with serologic and microbiologic examinations, tissue/organ harvesting
• Follow IACUC, IRB, DEA, USDA and other research and regulatory protocols, policies, guidelines, and procedures
• Participate in committee meetings; create/revise SOPs, policies, guidelines, training, and course material; conduct training
• Execute environmental stewardship; evaluate, plan for, and oversee equipment and facility maintenance; recommend equipment purchases; participate in facility renovations and upgrade projects as directed
• May supervise staff, including hiring and performance management
• Must participate in rotating veterinary care schedule for weekends and holidays.

Skills

Veterinary procedures

Animal health assessment

Surgical assistance

Data recording

Emergency response

Drug inventory management

Team collaboration

Policy and SOP compliance

Education

Associate degree

4+ years relevant experience

Tools

Surgical equipment

DEA form handling

Controlled drug inventory systems

Job description

Penn State University is seeking a Veterinary Technologist to support animal care across various housing environments and assist in surgical and necropsy procedures. The role involves monitoring health, recording data, and ensuring compliance with regulatory protocols.

The position requires an Associate Degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, with no certifications required. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. and may join a rotating weekend/holiday care schedule.