Veterinary Technician

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo's Laboratory Animal Facilities is seeking a NYS licensed veterinary technician to join our team. Prior laboratory animal experience is not required; clinical skills from private practice translate well, and we will teach you to work with diverse species.

Responsibilities include patient care across species, assisting veterinarians, and maintaining records. You may travel between UB campuses (North, South, Downtown); the typical work week is Monday–Friday with shared

Qualifications

• Two year degree in Veterinary Technology or equivalent, and a current New York State license.
• Three years of work experience with animals in a non-residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Patient care for a variety of species and daily treatments.
• Assist veterinarians with exams and diagnostic testing.
• Maintain medical and other relevant records.
• Teach students in small, hands-on classes on handling, injections, and anesthesia.
• Correspond with researchers via email.
• Assist researchers with scheduled projects.

Education

Two year degree in Veterinary Technology

New York State License

3 years animal work experience

Job description

The Laboratory Animal Facilities at the University at Buffalo is looking for a NYS licensed veterinary technician to join our team. Prior laboratory animal experience is not required for this position, and clinical skills used in private practice are translatable. We will teach you to work with lots of new and interesting species. You need a desire to learn new things and to be comfortable working with a variety of animals, both large and small.

Like any veterinary technician position, this job can be physically demanding at times, and you will be on your feet a lot. The difference with this position is that every day is a little different, and you won’t be doing the same thing day in and day out. The LAF has a presence on all 3 of UB’s campuses (North, South, Downtown), so some travel between facilities is required. The regular work week is Monday-Friday, 8 hour shifts, with shared weekend and holiday hours required. If you thrive in an environment where you are part of a team and have readily available resources, but can work independently, this could be a good fit for you.

Typical job duties for this position:

• Patient care for a variety of species, including daily treatments
• Assisting veterinarians with exams and diagnostic testing
• Maintaining medical and other relevant records
• Teaching students in small, hands-on classes on topics such as handling, how to administer injections, and anesthesia
• Corresponding via email with researchers
• Assisting researchers with scheduled projects

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

As an Equal Opportunity / Aff employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must have a two year degree in Veterinary Technology or equivalent and a current New York State License
• Candidates must have 3 years experience in animal work, in a non-residential setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Clinical experience in emergency, general practice, specialty practice, exotics, lab animal, or similar.

Physical Demands

Must be able to move or transport up to 25 pounds and remain in a stationary position for periods of time.

Driving Requirements

Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

Salary Range $43,000 - $44,500

Additional Salary Information

The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.

Work Hours

37.5

Campus

Campus All Campuses

UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].