Veterinary Resources Technologist II

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UTHealth Houston is seeking a Veterinary Resource Technologist II to deliver skilled veterinary health care and technical support for laboratory animals in surgical and non-surgical research studies. The role emphasizes peri-operative and post-operative patient care, anesthesia support, health monitoring, QA activities, and training while adhering to federal, state, and institutional regulations.

The position offers a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• LVT (Licensed Veterinary Technician) preferred.
• Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide peri-operative and post-operative care of laboratory animals, including anesthesia support.
• Prepare and maintain surgical suites and equipment for procedures.
• Perform daily health rounds, patient care, and treatment administration with accurate documentation.
• Conduct quality assurance, health surveillance, and equipment maintenance for research projects.
• Train research staff and supervise veterinary technology students/interns.

Skills

LAT certification

LVT preferred

Education

Associates Degree from AVMA Accredited program

Job description

The Veterinary Resource Technologist II provides skilled veterinary care and technical support for laboratory animals involved in surgical and non-surgical research studies. This role is responsible for peri-operative and post-operative patient care, anesthesia support, health monitoring, quality assurance activities, and training of research personnel. Working with a high degree of independence, the Veterinary Resource Technologist II helps ensure compliance with all federal, state, and institutional regulations governing animal research.

The successful candidate will have experience in veterinary technology, animal care, anesthesia support, and surgical assistance, along with strong documentation, organizational, and communication skills. A commitment to animal welfare, research excellence, and regulatory compliance is essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinary professional who is passionate about advancing research while delivering exceptional animal care in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Once you join us you won\'t want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Summary:

Provides for the health and well-being of laboratory animals through provision of skilled veterinary health care, technical support and quality assurance programs for surgical and non-surgical research projects. Capable of performing primary duties with minimal direct supervision. Ensures compliance with federal, state and institutional laws, policies and regulations.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Peri-operative and post-operative care of critical and non-critical veterinary surgical patients. Provides anesthetic induction, and anesthesia support of research related surgical procedures.
• Prepares and maintains operating rooms and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Performs daily health rounds, patient care, environmental enrichment, treatment administration and diagnostic tests; provides technical assistance in research projects. Maintains accurate and detailed records of patient care, treatment administration and other required documentation.
• Performs procedures required for quality assurance, preventative health care, and health surveillance including rodent sentinel testing, primate TB testing, diagnostic and surgical equipment maintenance, and surgery and husbandry quality control testing.
• Trains research staff in laboratory animal methodology courses; trains and provides oversight of veterinary technology student interns.
• Maintains consumable supplies inventory, including usage, quantity on hand, want list report and expiry dates. May assume duties of veterinary resources health care or veterinary resources surgery team leader in their absence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

LVT (Licensed Veterinary Technician) preferred. Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) certification required.

Minimum Education:

Associates Degree from AVMA Accredited program or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education.

Minimum Experience:

Three (3) years of related laboratory animal medicine experience.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds frequently and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code

• 51.215 and Texas Government Code
• 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code
• 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R.
• 791.4. Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.