Veterinary Technologist - Comparative Medicine

Penn State University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a Veterinary Technologist for its Comparative Medicine program. The role involves working with animals in various housing conditions, assisting during surgical procedures, monitoring health data, and supporting regulatory compliance.

A strong emphasis is placed on data accuracy and collaboration with clinical veterinarians and research staff. The position requires an Associate Degree and at least four years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree required.
• 4+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with veterinary clinical procedures and data collection is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical and necropsy procedures under supervision.
• Monitor animal health and record observations and treatments.
• Coordinate with veterinarians and researchers on daily health assessments.
• Maintain accurate controlled drug inventory and census records.
• Support compliance with IACUC, DEA, USDA, and other regulatory protocols.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Animal handling

Data recording

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

## Veterinary Technologist - Comparative MedicineApply: College of Medicine: Full time: Posted Today: REQ\\_0000081836# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.### **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.**### **POSITION SPECIFICS**Veterinary Technologists work with animals confined to conventional, barrier, quarantine, or specialized biohazard housing. Animals may include livestock, equine, aquatics, rodents/rabbits/other wildlife; tasks may require handling of acute, chronic, and infectious diseases. Responsibilities involve research project participation; monitoring animals and recording health data; following medical treatment plans; assisting during surgical and necropsy procedures; managing controlled drug inventory, census records, and sentinel surveillance programs.* Participate as research project member; assist with experimental design and treatment management plans; perform standard veterinary technical procedures; record observations, assessments, and treatments; ensure accountability for data and specimen collection* Work closely with clinical veterinarians and research staff to perform daily health assessments, assist with physical exams, perform experimental manipulations, administer treatment as instructed, and react to life-threatening emergencies* Coordinate surgical suite activities; act as circulating nurse during procedures; monitor anesthesia, record vitals; maintain surgery audit* Maintain controlled drug inventory; order, receive, dispense, and secure; perform drug calculations and dilutions; assist PIs with DEA forms* Manage selective and other breeding colonies, sentinel surveillance programs, and animal census records* Facilitate necropsy procedures and histological evaluations; assist with serologic and microbiologic examinations, tissue/organ harvesting* Follow IACUC, IRB, DEA, USDA and other research and regulatory protocols, policies, guidelines, and procedures* Participate in committee meetings; create/revise SOP's, policies, guidelines, training, and course material; conduct training* Execute environmental stewardship; evaluate, plan for, and oversee equipment and facility maintenance; recommend equipment purchases; participate in facility renovations and upgrade projects as directed* May supervise staff, including hiring and performance management* Must participate in the rotating veterinary care schedule for weekends and holidays. **MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS**Associate Degree4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired Certifications:None### **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.### Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. **SALARY & BENEFITS**The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $44,628.00 - $64,668.00. Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. 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