Veterinary Technician

Karyaar; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh's Division of Laboratory and Animal Resources (DLAR) seeks a Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians, fellow technicians, and researchers in animal care and research activities on the Pittsburgh campus.

You will assist with procedures, provide surgical and anesthesia support, monitor animal well-being, administer medications, and help with record-keeping and inventory, with some on-call or weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

• ALAT certification required or attained within 12 months.
• Preferred degree in animal science or a related biological field.
• Completion of an AVMA CVTEA-accredited veterinary technician program.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary medical care and support to veterinarians and researchers.
• Monitor daily animal well-being and maintain clinical areas.
• Assist with procedures and provide surgical/ anesthesia support.
• Triage cases, perform medical imaging, administer medications, and maintain records.
• Maintain supply inventory and assist with cage wash and husbandry as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

ALAT certification

BSc in animal science or related field

AVMA CVTEA accredited program

Job description

Open role · University of Pittsburgh# Veterinary TechnicianOn-siteFull-timePittsburgh, PAPosted Jul 6About the role## What you'd be doingProvides 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.DLAR-Veterinary ServicesThe individual will serve as a Veterinary Technician within the Division of Laboratory and Animal Resources (DLAR). The individual will: assist DLAR veterinarians with the provision of veterinary medical care and maintenance of animal colony health, provide animal study support and perform animal technical procedures under the direction of a veterinarian, and periodically provide animal husbandry and care or cage wash support to meet the operational needs of the facility.The preferred candidate will have a college degree in animal science or a similar biological science, certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS), completion of an AVMA CVTEA accredited veterinary technician program and have a licensed, certified, or registered veterinary technician status.The successful candidate must demonstrate strong attention to detail, interpersonal communication, customer service, and organizational skills.The position requires ability to: work some weekends, evenings, and holidays, travel to multiple buildings in a timely manner, pass criminal, Drug Enforcement Act (DEA[AC2.1]) and social background checks, and possibly obtain Child Protection Clearances and/or Select Agent Clearances, and successfully enrollment in the University of Pittsburgh Animal Exposure Surveillance Program, and other medical surveillance/immunization programs, as dictated by the current research activities.Vaccination and/or TB testing may be required. Essential FunctionsThe employee must be able to: Perform veterinary technician skills and procedures, Have sufficient visual acuity and manual dexterity to recognize and identify normal and abnormal species-specific clinical appearances and behavior patterns, perform veterinary technical procedures (including euthanasia), safely handle and restrain animals, and operate and maintain facility equipment and supplies, Negotiate around equipment within close quarters, and move between rooms, workspaces, and facilities, Work with a variety of animal species, biohazards, chemical and radiation hazards, and wear personal protective equipment (PPE), Work directly with live or dead animals and clean or soiled bedding and caging, Successfully enroll in the University of Pittsburgh Animal Exposure Surveillance Program (AESP) and other medical surveillance/immunization programs as dictated by current research activities, Receive vaccinations and health assessments, including TB testing, required to work in some animal holding or procedure areas, in accordance with DLAR and/or EH&S policies and practices, Perform computer skills including the ability to utilize common applications (e.g., email, Word, Excel) and DLAR systems (ex: CAMs), Read, understand, and follow DLAR and other institutional guidance documents (SOPs, policies), including IACUC approved animal protocols, Follow written and verbal instructions, Accurately and effectively communicate in English, verbally and in writing, Work variable scheduled during on-call coverage, and some weekends and evenings and holidays, as required to support research operations, and Travel between DLAR facilities in a timely manner.Physical EffortThe Employee Must Be Able To Stand for extended periods of time throughout most of the workday, Lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds including but not limited to caging and equipment, bags or boxes of animal diet and animal bedding, and operate equipment to move heavier objects or weights exceeding 50 pounds, Perform repetitive motion tasks that involve pushing, pulling, reaching, and/or bending, and Physically handle and restrain a variety of small and large laboratory animals.The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.Assignment CategoryFull-time regularJob ClassificationStaff.Veterinary TechnicianJob FamilyResearchJob Sub-FamilyAnimal ResearchCampusPittsburghMinimum Education Level RequiredHigh School Diploma/GEDMinimum Years Of Experience RequiredNo experience requiredWill 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/CertificationALATAdditional Details About Required Licensure/CertificationRequired Licenses/Certifications (short open text field. ) AALAS Certification at the Laboratory Associate Animal Technician (ALAT) level required. External candidates will need to attain within 12 months.Work ScheduleM-F, 7AM-4PM, some evenings, weekends and holidays as determined by business needWork ArrangementOn-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.Hiring RangeCommensurate with experience.Relocation OfferedNoVisa Sponsorship ProvidedNoBackground CheckFor position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background checkChild Protection ClearancesNot ApplicableRequired DocumentsResumeOptional DocumentsNot Applicable