Veterinary Technician I, Animal Resources Center

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

100% coverage for preventive care (no?

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs through TRS

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a Veterinary Technician to provide technical assistance to veterinary staff in delivering health care to laboratory animals, including veterinary medicine, surgery, and radiology. You will help coordinate veterinary technical tasks and support a range of species in the animal facility.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of experience with animals in clinical or research settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years working with animals in a clinical or research setting.
• AALAS certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist the ARC veterinary staff to provide research and health care support for a wide variety of species.
• Provide pre- and post-operative animal monitoring.
• Maintain animal health and study related records as required by the IACUC and ARC policy.
• Perform routine diagnostic testing with common lab equipment (parasite exams, PCV, total protein, urinalysis).
• Work in ABSL-2 and ABSL-3 containment areas as required.
• Obtain routine blood collections and perform antigen injections for antibody production.
• Maintain medical records and assist in surveillance of investigator protocols.
• Participate in MRI, Radiation Safety and Blood Borne Pathogens trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Animal handling

Clinical/research support

Education

High School Diploma Or Equivalent

2 years working with animals in clinical/research setting

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where youll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

Works under general supervision to provide technical assistance to veterinary medical or research staff in delivering health care, including veterinary medicine, surgery, and radiology, to laboratory animals. Provides organization and coordination of veterinary technical tasks.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
• High School Diploma Or Equivalent
• Experience
• 2 years Working with animals in a clinical or research setting

Preferred

• Licenses and Certifications (AALAS) AMER SOCIETY LAB ANIMAL SCIENC

JOB DUTIES

• Assist the ARC veterinary staff to provide research and health care support for a wide variety of species. Able to routinely work in the animal facility without direct supervision.
• Provide pre- and post-operative animal monitoring.
• Maintain animal health and study related records as required by the IACUC and ARC policy.
• Able to perform routine diagnostic testing utilizing common laboratory equipment. Examples would include internal and external parasite examinations, PCV and total protein and urinalysis.
• Work comfortably in a microbiological barrier facility as well as ABSL-2 and ABSL-3 containment areas.
• Obtain routine blood collections from research animals. Perform antigen injections and sample collections for antibody production in research animals.
• Maintain appropriate medical records as required. Assist in maintaining surveillance of investigator research protocols.
• Participate in University mandated training such as MRI, Radiation Safety and Blood Borne Pathogens.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information

Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.