Veterinary Technician Supervisor, Animal Resource Center-Service Department (Galveston)

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking a Veterinary Technician Supervisor for their Animal Resource Center in Galveston. The role involves supervising a team of veterinary technicians, ensuring high standards of patient care, and maintaining quality assurance in a specialized research environment. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field, relevant certifications, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 3 years of experience preferred.
• RVT, CVT or LVT certification is required.
• Preferred LAT or LATG certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise veterinary technicians and manage staff performance.
• Monitor and care for veterinary patients pre- and post-operation.
• Conduct quality assurance for facilities up to ABSL-3.

Skills

Communication

Supervision

Technical Support

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

RVT, CVT or LVT Certified

LAT or LATG certified (preferred)

Job description

Veterinary Technician Supervisor, Animal Resource Center-Service Department (Galveston)

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• Bachelor's Degree in related field and 3 years of experience. RVT,CVT or LVT Certified.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field and 3 years of experience. RVT,CVT or LVT Certified.
  
  

Preferred:

• LAT or LATG certified
  
  

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS Required:

• RVT, CVT or LVT certified
  
  

Job Description:

Will supervise veterinary technicians under the direction of the facility veterinarians and be responsible for quality assurance for all assigned facilities up to an Animal Biological Safety Level 3 (ABSL-3) environment. Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOJ clearance.

Job Duties:

• Assigns work orders to other veterinary technicians.
• Manages performance and monitors the timekeeping of other veterinary technical staff.
• Monitors and cares for pre-operative and post-operative veterinary patients.
• Performs anesthetic induction and maintenance monitoring and provides aseptic surgical support.
• Administers veterinary treatments in consultation with veterinarians.
• Conducts daily observational rounds and health checks.
• Collects samples and process diagnostic tests/imaging.
• Operates and maintains medical and surgical equipment.
• Maintains surgical and veterinary records.
• Manages rodent sentinel and quarantine programs.
• Organizes the flow of laboratory test requests and results, including animal imports/exports.
• Assesses and reports on quality assurance compliance issues.
• Organizes and performs environmental monitoring.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Provides technical support for researchers, maintaining a high level of customer service.
• Inventory/ordering of veterinary supplies as needed.
• Manages inventory and handling of controlled drugs.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrates strong people and oral and written communication skills to effectively deliver presentations and express interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.
• Maintains knowledge of biohazard and containment operations
  
  

SUPERVISION

• Received: Sr Clinical Veterinarian
• Given: Animal Resources Technologists
  
  

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT

• May be exposed to such occupational hazards as infectious diseases, blood-borne pathogens, ionizing & non-ionizing radiation, and hazardous medications.
• High containment animal facility environment. Pregnancy may become a personnel safety factor in some laboratory animal science duties.
• Requires completion of appropriate vaccinations and EHS training program. Additional licenses, registrations, or certifications are preferred for the job.
• PPE required for BSL-2, ABSL-2, BSL-3, ABSL-3, BSL-3E containment laboratories
• Biological safety cabinets
• Hematology and blood chemistry analyzers
• Standard surgical equipment environment
• Must maintain containment laboratory access and DOJ clearance.
• Support equipment in a laboratory animal science multi-species facility, including diagnostic and surgical instruments.
• Utilizes standard office equipment
• Official Regulatory Statement for Healthcare jobs’ Job Descriptions: May be exposed to such occupational hazards as infectious diseases, blood-borne pathogens, ionizing & non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications, and disoriented or combative patients or others
  
  

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

0621 - Animal Resources Center

Job

Research Academic & Clinical

Organization

UTMB Health

Regular

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Supervisor

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Jun 6, 2025, 2:10:51 PM

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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