Veterinary Technician II

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arizona seeks a Veterinary Technician II to provide comprehensive clinical and nursing care for laboratory animals, ensuring high standards of veterinary health and compliance with research protocols. This full-time role involves working under the direction of the Clinical Veterinary Team, attending to a variety of species, and maintaining health records while supporting research staff.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance plans

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for employees and family

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience or equivalent education.
• CVT preferred, ideally with certifications in veterinary or laboratory animal care.

Responsibilities

• Perform health rounds and evaluate laboratory animal wellbeing.
• Assist with surgeries and administer treatments as needed.
• Maintain veterinary health records and ensure compliance with animal care protocols.

Skills

Clinical examination of lab animals

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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Position Highlights

The University Animal Care Center, with the University of Arizona, seeks a Veterinary Technician II. The incumbent will work under the direction of the Clinical Veterinary Team to ensure that adequate veterinary care is provided. The Veterinary Technician II will provide clinical and nursing care for a variety of small and large lab animal species, participate in surgeries, anesthesia, and intensive and postoperative care, provide support and coverage to all Veterinary Service units (Clinical, Surgical, Farm Animal, Pathology) as needed, and maintain standard operating procedures and training materials. The incumbent will work with investigators and research staff regarding the healthcare and management of lab animal species.

Position Highlights

The University Animal Care Center, with the University of Arizona, seeks a Veterinary Technician II. The incumbent will work under the direction of the Clinical Veterinary Team to ensure that adequate veterinary care is provided. The Veterinary Technician II will provide clinical and nursing care for a variety of small and large lab animal species, participate in surgeries, anesthesia, and intensive and postoperative care, provide support and coverage to all Veterinary Service units (Clinical, Surgical, Farm Animal, Pathology) as needed, and maintain standard operating procedures and training materials. The incumbent will work with investigators and research staff regarding the healthcare and management of lab animal species.

The Veterinary Technician II will ensure that research protocols are followed, animal health records are maintained, and all applicable policies and regulations are adhered to. This position will be required to work nights, evenings, and/or weekends based on project needs. University Animal Care is responsible for providing the highest quality humane care to a variety of species of animals used in Biomedical research at the University of Arizona.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs clinical health rounds to observe the health and well-being of laboratory animals and reports abnormalities to the facility veterinarian
• Acts independently and with sound judgment to triage new clinical cases for appropriate veterinary care
• Administers medication and treatments as directed. Evaluates responses to treatment
• Maintains pertinent health records (written and electronic) on laboratory animals; this includes general health, date of birth, vaccinations, medications, and other relevant health data
• Collects biological samples for diagnostic analysis and evaluation
• Assists investigators and/or veterinarians with surgeries, including administration and monitoring of anesthesia, administration of medication including injections, and point of care clinical pathology
• Provides post-operative nursing care ensuring recovery from anesthesia is satisfactory and incisions and sutures are intact
• Performs emergency and critical care support under the direction of the veterinarian
• Assists with necropsy procedures
• Maintains veterinary care areas including cleaning, inventory, ordering and stocking supplies, crash carts, and kits
• Performs training in standard veterinary and research technical procedures to a variety of audiences
• Assists the veterinary staff in assuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and institutional policies pertaining to biomedical and agricultural research using animals
• Prepares and takes care of medical equipment and supplies
• Animal vital signs assessment and monitoring
• Collects samples and completes laboratory tests
• Administers vaccinations and medications to animals
• Dressing wounds
• X-rays and diagnostic imaging
• Administer and monitor anesthetic procedures
• Cleans and organizes the veterinary care premises
• Updates patient records
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Able to perform a clinical examination of lab animals
• Effective communication with peers, supervisors, and research personnel
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required, CVT preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Arizona Veterinary Medical Association certification as a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) and 2 years of experience.
• American Association for Laboratory Animal Science certification as a Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) and 3 years of experience as a veterinary technician.
• Academy of Surgical Research certification (SRT, SRA, SRS).
• Experience caring for a variety of large and small animal models; Clinical, surgical, anesthesia, and/or intensive care experience is desirable.
  
  

FLSANon-ExemptFull Time/Part TimeFull TimeNumber of Hours Worked per Week40Job FTE1.0Work CalendarFiscalJob CategoryVeterinary and Animal CareBenefits EligibleYes - Full BenefitsRate of PayDOECompensation Typehourly rateGrade4Compensation GuidanceThe Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.Career Stream and LevelPC2Job FamilyVeterinaryJob FunctionVeterinary & Animal CareType of criminal background check required:Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)Number of Vacancies1Target Hire DateExpected End DateContact Information for Candidates

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Open Date6/24/2025Open Until FilledYesDocuments Needed to ApplyResume and Cover LetterSpecial Instructions to ApplicantNotice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety ReportIn compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at [e-mail].

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