Veterinary Technician I, Animal Resource Center

Veterinary Technician I, Animal Resource Center (949640) UT Southwestern is actively seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician I to join our Animal Resource Center (ARC) team, to support daily clinical care, surgical assistance, diagnostic testing, and health monitoring for a variety of research animals. We are looking for someone with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a clinical or research animal setting; AALAS certification is preferred; strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently in standard and containment (ABSL-2/3) environments. RESPONSIBILITIES Assist ARC veterinary staff to provide research and health care support for a wide variety of species and work without direct supervision. Provide pre‑ and post‑operative animal monitoring. Maintain animal health and study‑related records as required by the IACUC and ARC policy. Perform routine diagnostic testing using common laboratory equipment (e.g., internal and external parasite examinations, PCV, total protein, urinalysis). Work comfortably in a microbiological barrier facility as well as ABSL-2 and ABSL-3 containment areas. Obtain routine blood collections and perform antigen injections and sample collections for antibody production. Assist in maintaining surveillance of investigator research protocols and keep appropriate medical records. Participate in university‑mandated training such as MRI, Radiation Safety, and Blood Borne Pathogens. Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Required Education - High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience - 2 years working with animals in a clinical or research setting Preferred Licenses and Certifications - (AALAS) AMER ASSOC LAB ANIMAL SCIENCE WORK LOCATION Dallas Campus; may or may not require travel to and from other UTSW locations. SHIFT REQUIREMENT Days, Monday through Friday; rotating on‑call; overtime available with management approval. BENEFITS PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr