Veterinary Technician

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 74,156,000 - 92,696,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College is seeking a Veterinary Technician in Hanover, NH. This regular full-time role focuses on monitoring and maintaining the health of research animals, providing surgical support, and managing animal care records.

The position includes training responsibilities and participation in the CCMR animal care operations. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 2+ years of animal care/research experience, LATg certification or equivalent, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two plus years of relevant animal care and research experience or comparable Animal Health Technician experience.
• LATg certification or equivalent experience and education.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations on the use of laboratory animals in research.
• Ability to deal with the use of animals in a research environment.
• Ability to work independently with sound judgment and critical thinking.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities.
• Commitment to serving a diverse community.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Dartmouth-approved driver certification.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and records the general health and condition of research animals and provides surgical support as needed.
• Maintains medical records and inventory records on individual animals and dispenses controlled substances.
• Assists in rodent health program, including handling, euthanizing, and sample collection as required.
• Develops and conducts workshops and trainings on animal care techniques for staff and researchers.
• Performs back-up animal care and environmental/ facility maintenance tasks as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Animal care exp

Communication skills

LATg certification

Regulatory knowledge

Animal research ethics

Critical thinking

Flexibility

Diversity commitment

Driver certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Title

Veterinary Technician

Hiring Range

$25.88 - $32.35

Employment Category

Regular Full Time

Hours

Scheduled Hours per Week: 40

Location

Hanover, NH
Lebanon, NH

Remote Work Eligibility

Onsite only

Key Accountabilities

Research Support

Monitors and records the general health and condition of the research animals based on the research being performed; applies acceptable CCMR methods in the handling, restraint of all common laboratory animals without injuring the animals or endangering themselves or others; participates in performing routine diagnostic procedures and other procedures; provides surgical support by preparing animals for surgery, including placement of catheters or other instrumentation, administering anesthetics as necessary, surgical monitoring, and post-operative care; sets up breeding colonies based on breeding pattern determined by the PI and monitors the litter for weaning; provides initial triage of animals reported as injured or ill and notifies the staff veterinarian or PI, when there are serious problems or significant changes or deviations; may perform routine minor surgical procedures with appropriate training and supervision; euthanizes research animals upon completion of projects. Assists in compliance oversight to ensure records of experimental procedures and animal care are maintained and complete.

Percentage Of Time: 45%

Administration

Maintains proper medical records and inventory records on individual animals through facility management software or spreadsheets; contacts vendors for price quotes and orders supplies; keeps records and running inventories on drugs, supplies, etc.; monitors and dispenses controlled substances to the PI’s and their staff.

Percentage Of Time: 30%

Rodent Health Program

Assists with the Sentinel Program for the control of rodent pathogens and viruses; places and monitors control animal in designated laboratory areas; euthanizes animal and draws blood sample to send to commercial laboratory for test results; takes necessary corrective action, based on the staff veterinarian’s interpretation of the laboratory’s findings; performs all procedures related to rederivation of rodent colonies, including things such as embryo transfer, cesarean section and cryopreservation, etc.; assists in processing health reports and related requirements for interstate and international shipment of animals; transports animals, supplies, and materials; operates transport van as required.

Percentage Of Time: 10%

Training

Develops, conducts and participates in workshops, orientations, and for the research staff, CCMR staff and others on animal care techniques and other related areas of experience or expertise; develops and oversees a training program for both the animal husbandry and research staff; Oversees and schedules the animal handling and surgery classes being offered to the investigators.

Percentage Of Time: 10%

CCMR Animal Care Operations

The Veterinary Technician performs all aspects of animal care, environmental and facility maintenance on an as-needed basis and as back-up for the Laboratory Animal Technician staff.

Percentage Of Time: 5%

General Responsibilities

• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications - Education and Years Experience

• Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Two plus years of relevant animal care and research experienceor comparable Animal Health Technician experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Successful completion of AALAS Laboratory Animal Technologist(LATg) certification or equivalent experience and education.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, guidelines,and policies on the use of laboratory animals in research.
• Ability to deal with the use of animals in a researchenvironment.
• Ability to work independently, apply critical thinking, andsound judgment.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing situations andpriorities.
• Strong commitment to serving the needs of a diversecommunity.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Dartmouth-approved drivercertification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Animal Health Technician ( AHT ) certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the useoftobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibitedin all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operatedor occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details,please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Drive Vehicle Essential Function

Yes

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Kyle Hastbacka

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Kirk Maurer, Director and Attending Veterinarian