Veterinary Technologist – Lab Animal Health & Surgeries

St Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude's ARC Veterinary Services Unit seeks a Veterinary Technologist to provide leadership and support for Veterinary Services, assess the health of the murine model, and administer treatments under veterinarians' supervision.

The role will perform tasks such as sample collection, surgeries, and data management, while maintaining documentation and adhering to SOPs, with a focus on efficiency, dependability, integrity and quality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• 4+ years of experience in a professional animal care facility OR an Associate's degree in Lab Model Science, Biology, Toxicology, or Agricultural with 2+ years experience OR Bachelor's degree with no prior industry experience.
• Prior experience within the area preferred (e.g., model handling and restraint; model health monitoring; operation and sanitization/sterilization of equipment; sample collection).
• Some experience working with software tools to maintain documentation/records.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine tasks within area (e.g., Vet services: assessment of lab murine model health cases, emergency health condition triaging; Research services: breeding colony maintenance, sample collection and processing), with limited guidance.
• Perform assigned procedures within area (e.g., necropsy, euthanasia; PK/PD projects & surgical procedures) as applicable.
• Troubleshoot, report, and record any issues with equipment/processes within area.
• Monitor own delivery for compliance with overall guidelines and SOPs.
• Inform relevant stakeholders (e.g., researchers, veterinarians) of findings and unusual observations/occurrences in a timely manner.
• Maintain relevant documentation (e.g., medical records, process logs, files, billing reports) as applicable for own area.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and the institution.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

St. Jude's ARC Veterinary Services Unit seeks a Veterinary Technologist to provide leadership and support for Veterinary Services, assess the health of the murine model, and administer treatments under veterinarians' supervision.

The role will perform tasks such as sample collection, surgeries, and data management, while maintaining documentation and adhering to SOPs, with a focus on efficiency, dependability, integrity and quality.