Veterinary Technician I — Research Animal Care

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

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.