Veterinary Technician, Office of Research

University of Cincinnati; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join their Laboratory Animal Medical Services team. This role involves providing essential veterinary care, managing animal health assessments, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to animal welfare, working collaboratively with faculty and staff. With a focus on innovation and excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to vital research and education initiatives. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise can make a significant impact on the well-being of animals and the success of research projects.

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance plans

Flexible spending accounts

Employee wellness program

Life and long-term disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Tuition remission for employees

Discounts for campus activities

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology or equivalent experience.
• Experience as a veterinary technician in a teaching or clinical setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess health and well-being of animals and perform various veterinary procedures.
• Administer anesthesia and assist in surgeries while maintaining health records.

Skills

Veterinary Technology

Communication Skills

Anesthesia Administration

Animal Handling

Record Keeping

Education

Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology

Relevant Work Experience

Job description

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion.

About Laboratory Animal Medical Services (LAMS)

Laboratory Animal Medical Services (LAMS) is responsible for husbandry and veterinary care of all vertebrate animals on the University of Cincinnati (UC) campus. LAMS is committed to providing high-quality services to meet the needs of the researchers. In addition, LAMS is responsible for assisting researchers in model development, animal usage, humane animal treatment, and compliance with University policies and procedures and governmental regulations.

Job Overview

Laboratory Animal Medical Services is hiring a Veterinary Technician. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to effectively plan, organize, and prioritize; and will be customer service oriented, valuing working with a wide range of faculty, staff, and students.

Unusual Working Conditions: Subject to animal bites and diseases; exposure to animal waste, urine, feces, blood, dander (allergens), and odors; exposure to dust, hot water, and steam.

Essential Functions

• Assess health and well-being of all species; perform the following: appropriate housing, handling, and restraint techniques; venipuncture and diagnostic laboratory procedures; administration of drugs/substances; euthanasia.
• Administer and monitor anesthesia; troubleshoot anesthetic complications; prepare animals for aseptic surgery; maintain drug and product inventory; assist during large animal surgery; perform rodent surgical procedures.
• Prepare and present findings from animal health assessments, room rounds and IACUC protocol reviews. Prepare and maintain animal health records; process service requests and submit billing for services; assist with development and implementation of policies, procedures, and guidelines; interpret information from IACUC protocols.
• Provide training for LAMS and research staff, report animal and personnel issues and concerns to the appropriate level.
• Perform routine equipment cleaning and maintenance.
• Participate in an on-call rotation.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• Associate’s Degree of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology.
• Two (2) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Experience

Experience as a veterinary technician in a teaching, research, or clinical setting.

Additional Qualifications Considered

Passing score on the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE); AALAS Certification

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Bending - Often
• Can sit for long duration of time
• Can lift 20 pounds
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Hearing, listening - Often
• Kneeling, squatting - Often
• Lifting - over 50 pounds - Seldom
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often
• Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Seldom
• Pulling, pushing - Seldom
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Sitting - Often
• Standing - Often
• Stooping - Often
• Talking - Often
• Walking - Often

Application Process Information

A resume and cover letter are required as part of the application process. Attach these documents before submitting your application.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.

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The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.