Veterinary Technician II - Operating Room Coordinator

United Therapeutics Corporation; Christiansburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Veterinary Technician II - Operating Room Coordinator to join their team in Christiansburg, VA. In this pivotal role, you will coordinate operating room activities, manage surgical supplies, and ensure the highest standards of care for large animals. Your expertise will directly contribute to innovative research in xenotransplantation, making a difference in the lives of patients with rare diseases. This company is committed to providing a brighter future through groundbreaking therapies and technologies, fostering a dynamic work environment where creativity and enthusiasm thrive. If you are passionate about animal care and want to be part of a mission-driven organization, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Prescription Coverage

401k Savings Plan

Employee Wellness Resources

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Disability Benefits

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in large animal care and handling.
• Working knowledge of operating room processes and management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of the operating rooms within the Designated Pathogen Free Facility.
• Assist in surgical procedures and maintain sanitation of operating room suites.

Skills

Large Animal Care

Veterinary Procedures

IACUC Compliance

Medical Testing

Medication Administration

Education

Associate degree in veterinary technology or animal sciences

Bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology or animal sciences

Job description

Veterinary Technician II - Operating Room Coordinator

Apply remote type On-Site locations Christiansburg, VA time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R03968

The job details are as follows:

Who we are

We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation. Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs.

United Therapeutics (Nasdaq:UTHR) seeks to travel down the corridors of indifference to develop treatments for rare, deadly diseases. We were founded in 1996 by a family seeking a cure for their daughter’s pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Today, we have six FDA-approved therapies that treat PAH, pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) and neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer. Our near-term pipeline seeks to develop additional therapies for PAH and pulmonary fibrosis (PF).

The cure for end-stage life-threatening diseases like PAH, PH-ILD, PF, and many others is an organ transplant, but only a small percentage of donated organs are available to address the vast need. For this reason, we are working to create manufactured organs to address the shortage of kidneys, hearts, lungs, and livers available for transplant. We believe an unlimited supply of tolerable, transplantable organs will eliminate the transplant waiting list and cure end-stage organ diseases for which transplant is not currently an option.

Who you are

The Veterinary Technician II – Operating Room Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the operating rooms within the Designated Pathogen Free Facility (DPF). This includes working with the Materials Manager to order and maintain inventory on surgical supplies and equipment, maintain sanitation of operating room suites, manage set up and break down of operating rooms for surgeries, prepare surgical tools/equipment, and participate in surgical procedures as part of the surgical/anesthesia team. Additionally, this role is responsible for the general care and husbandry of all pigs within the Barrier facility and plays a critical part in the support of all veterinary procedures (survival and non-surgeries, sample collections and necropsies for the xenotransplantation program). All Veterinary Technicians assist veterinarian staff in routine veterinary care of the USDA covered species and assist veterinarians in providing preventive medical care, medical nursing and euthanasia in addition to maintaining animal health records.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree in veterinary technology or animal sciences
• 4+ years of experience in large animal care and handling
• 4+ years of experience following IACUC and research protocols and working with controlled substances
• 4+ years of experience performing medical tests, observing behaviors, collecting samples, and administering medication to large animals
• Working knowledge/understanding of operating room processes and management
• Physical Demands:
  • Lift 75 lbs to waist level
  • Carry 50 lbs
  • Push/Pull 200 lbs on wheels

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology or animal sciences
• Licensed Veterinary Technician – NAVTA Licensed Vet Tech through the VA Board of Veterinary Medicine
• Working knowledge/understanding of GxP compliance

Job Location & Travel

This position is located in Christiansburg, VA. Relocation assistance is available.

At United Therapeutics, our mission and vision are one. We use our enthusiasm, creativity, and persistence to innovate for the unmet medical needs of our patients and to benefit our other stakeholders. We are bold and unconventional. We have fun, we do good.

Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more. For additional information on Company benefits, please visit Company Benefits.

United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

About Us

We strive to be an organization that engages the minds, hearts, and most spirited efforts of each of our employees. Our sense of purpose transforms what we do from work into mission, occupation into vocation and achievement into success.

We challenge our employees with innovative and revolutionary projects, offer an environment which fosters high-level job performance and provide a highly competitive total rewards package. This is what makes United Therapeutics a stimulating place to work.