Veterinary Technician

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Retirement matching

Life insurance

Disability benefits

2:1 retirement match

Job summary

Michigan Medicine, through the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM), is seeking a licensed veterinary technician to support veterinary care, record-keeping, and collaboration with clinical faculty. You will work with residents and staff to maintain animal health, and participate in training and meetings.

A flexible hybrid work arrangement is available. Responsibilities include assisting in diagnosis, disease treatment, and coordinating care across multiple species while ensuring regulatory

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in animal health technology is required.
• 1-3 years of experience in veterinary care or animal health settings.
• Active Veterinary Technician license in the United States and VTNE completion; Michigan license within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist ULAM veterinary care protocols and coordinate animal health maintenance.
• Support diagnosis and treatment of disease with veterinary staff.
• Maintain accurate medical records for research animals.
• Participate in team meetings and train staff in animal handling.
• Share weekend and holiday coverage with the team.

Skills

Independent worker

Team player

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Associate's degree in animal health technology

Active Veterinary Technician license (US)

Job description

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations, and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research, and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally, and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components: patient care, education, and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities*

To work with the veterinary clinical faculty, veterinary residents, and other licensed veterinary technicians to provide and help coordinate the medical care of research animals within the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM); to serve as a liaison between the veterinary clinicians and research laboratory personnel; and to maintain complete and accurate medical records. Technicians work independently so they can manage their own daily workload

The department provides benefits in addition to the starting salary in the form of comprehensive medical insurance, dental coverage, retirement matching, life insurance, disability benefits, and other support and benefits that can be reviewed at benefits.umich.edu

Duties

• Assisting in the implementation and coordination of all ULAM veterinary medical care protocols concerning maintenance of animal health, as well as prevention and treatment of disease in laboratory animals. This often will involve communication with scientists and staff within the University of Michigan research laboratories.
• Providing direct assistance to the veterinary clinical faculty and veterinary residents in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
• Maintaining animal records to ensure compliance with regulatory agency guidelines
• Attending and actively participating in team meetings and other departmental committees. Training laboratory personnel in proper animal handling and restraint, as well as various medical techniques
• Working equally with other licensed veterinary technician team members to provide consistent care for all animals on weekends and holidays

Opportunity for collaborating with clinical veterinarians on projects and publications

Required Qualifications*

• Associate's degree in animal health technology.
• 1-3 years of experience
• Must have an active Veterinary Technical license in the United States, have passed the VTNE exam, and be licensed in Michigan within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to work independently as needed while still working courteously and effectively with others.
• Ability and willingness to work with many species, including but not limited to mice, rats, rabbits, dogs, cats, sheep, pigs, cattle, and nonhuman primates.
• Significant experience related to animal handling, methods of blood collection and drug administration, radiology, and anesthesiology.
• Basic computer skills (word-processing, spreadsheets, and e-mails).

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Schedule

When fully trained, work hours are from 8:30 AM-5:00 PM Monday through Friday. The ability to move to an earlier work schedule occurs with seniority. Expectation for covering weekend and holiday duties is a shared responsibility amongst team members.

Additional Information

ULAM is firmly committed to advancing, accessibility, and belonging, which are core to the culture and values of the Medical School Office of Research. Our community supports recruiting and cultivating a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and the world. We strive to create a work culture where each team member feels respected, valued, and safe.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.