Veterinary Technician II – Comparative Medicine Core

Moffitt Cancer Center; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician II to join their innovative Comparative Medicine Core. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to vital animal research while enjoying a four-day workweek that promotes work-life balance. The ideal candidate will possess strong anesthesia monitoring skills and experience in a fast-paced veterinary environment. With a commitment to professional development and comprehensive benefits, this position is perfect for those passionate about animal welfare and research. Join a team recognized for excellence and make a meaningful impact in the field of cancer research.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Work-life balance with a four-day workweek

Qualifications

• 2+ years of veterinary technician experience, including research.
• Current veterinary technician license or certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support animal research and technical operations.
• Maintain rodent colonies and assist with health surveillance.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

IACUC protocols

Technical procedures

Sample analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree (AMVA program)

Associate’s degree (AVMA program)

Tools

Veterinary software

Job description

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 is dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, among other accolades. We are a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, ranked among the top cancer centers nationally by Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report since 1999.

Summary

Start a rewarding career as a Veterinary Technician II at the newly established Comparative Medicine Core at Moffitt Cancer Center. This role involves overseeing and supporting Moffitt's animal research and technical operations, delivering professional veterinary care to research animals while maintaining high standards of animal care and welfare.

Position Highlights:

• Enjoy a four-day workweek with ten-hour workdays, promoting work-life balance.
• Management offers training, development opportunities, and tuition assistance for degrees and certifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting health, financial well-being, and lifestyle.
• The new Speros campus will feature a 30,000 sqft state-of-the-art Comparative Medicine Facility, complementing the existing MCC facility.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in a fast-paced emergency or referral veterinary practice, or a veterinary teaching hospital.
• Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring and protocols.
• Familiarity with IACUC protocols and documentation.
• Preferred experience with rodent breeding colonies and surgical procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Sampling, analyzing, and processing samples for research, diagnostic, and clinical purposes.
• Performing technical procedures for researchers.
• Coordinating scheduling, maintaining records, and logging procedures.
• Maintaining rodent colonies and assisting with health surveillance.
• Calculating drug doses and preparing animals for surgery.

Credentials and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (AMVA program) with two years of veterinary technician experience, including one year in a research setting. Alternatively, an associate’s degree (AVMA program) with six years of experience, including one in research.
• Current veterinary technician license or certification, with VTNE documentation required upon hire.
• AALAS Laboratory Animal Technologist certification preferred.

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