Veterinary Technician

The University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); In loco; USD 38.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Pittsburgh's Systems Neuroscience Animal Research Facility seeks a Certified Veterinary Technician to support the facility veterinarian and research team. This role involves assisting with animal care and research activities within a regulated environment on campus.

The successful candidate will monitor animal health, assist with experiments, maintain accurate records, and help manage inventory while adhering to all university and federal regulations governing animal research.

Competenze

• ALAT or CVT certification preferred; combination of education and relevant experience considered.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with laboratory animal care is preferred.

Mansioni

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with animal care and monitoring.
• Support surgical and anesthesia procedures and data collection.
• Maintain records, manage inventory, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Conoscenze

Animal care

Surgical assistance

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

CVT or ALAT certification

Strumenti

Ultrasound machine

Laboratory equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description - Veterinary Technician (26006368)

Veterinary Technician

Med-Neurobiology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26006368 )

Candidate must perform duties under BSL2 conditions and requirements. Vaccinations and biannual TB testing is required.

Job Summary

Provides support to veterinarians, fellow technicians, and researchers to provide laboratory animal care and research support, daily monitoring of animal well-being, and cleaning and maintenance of clinical areas. Assists with procedures, provides surgical and anesthesia support, triages cases, performs medical imaging, administers medications, and other various related duties. Maintains documentation and ensures compliance with all applicable regulations. Orders and maintains supply inventory.

Essential Functions

The Systems Neuroscience Animal Research Facility at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to support the facility veterinarian and research team. This position involves assisting with animal care and research studies focused on transgenic animal models and marmoset breeding.

Key responsibilities include monitoring animal health and records, supporting research experiments, collecting and analyzing data, assisting with sterile surgical procedures, managing inventory, and maintaining laboratory equipment.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and problem-solving skills, experience with research animal care, and knowledge of university and federal regulations governing animal research.

Physical Effort

Handling of non-human primates will occur frequently; pushing large equipment items around (animal cages, procedure tables, ultrasound machine, incubators, etc.) will occur frequently.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Veterinary Technician

Job Family Research

Job Sub-Family Animal Research

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Years of Experience Required No experience required

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Required Licensure/Certification ALAT

Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification CVT is required, and ALAT license is preferred.

Work Schedule Tuesday- Saturday,7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.