Veterinary Technician

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Pittsburgh seeks a Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians, researchers, and technicians in daily animal care and research activities. The role involves assisting with animal care, research studies, and data collection in a laboratory setting on campus in Pittsburgh.

Responsibilities include monitoring animal health, supporting sterile surgeries, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with university and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• CVT is required, and ALAT license is preferred.
• Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/or experience requirement.

Responsabilités

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with animal care and research support.
• Monitor animal health and records; collect data for experiments.
• Perform sterile surgical assistance and anesthesia support.
• Maintain inventory and equipment; ensure compliance with regulations.
• Document procedures and maintain regulatory documentation.

Connaissances

Strong organizational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Formation

High School Diploma/GED

Description du poste

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.

Med-Neurobiology

Department of Neurobiology | University of Pittsburgh

Essential Functions

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

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter