Veterinary Technician I, Animal Resources Center

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks an experienced veterinary technician to provide technical assistance to veterinary staff in delivering health care for laboratory animals. You will help coordinate veterinary tasks, monitor animals, and maintain records in a research setting.

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

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Animal care

Veterinary support

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 you'll 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.