Veterinary Technician III

Veterinary Technician III

University Animal Care, with the University of Arizona, seeks a Veterinary Technician III. The incumbent will work under the direction of the Clinical Veterinary Team to ensure that adequate veterinary care is provided. The Veterinary Technician III will provide clinical and nursing care for a variety of small and large lab animal species, participate in surgeries, anesthesia, and intensive and postoperative care, provide support and coverage to all Veterinary Service units (Clinical, Surgical, Farm Animal, Pathology) as needed, and maintain standard operating procedures and training materials. The incumbent will work with investigators and research staff regarding the healthcare and management of lab animal species. The Veterinary Technician III will ensure that research protocols are followed, animal health records are maintained, and all applicable policies and regulations are adhered to. This position will be required to work nights, evenings, and/or weekends based on project needs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs clinical health rounds to observe the health and well-being of laboratory animals and reports abnormalities to the facility veterinarian.
• Acts independently and with sound judgment to triage new clinical cases for appropriate veterinary care.
• Administers medication and treatments as directed. Evaluates responses to treatment.
• Maintains pertinent health records (written and electronic) on laboratory animals; this includes general health, date of birth, vaccinations, medications, and other relevant health data.
• Collects biological samples for diagnostic analysis and evaluation.
• Assists investigators and/or veterinarians with surgeries, including administration and monitoring of anesthesia, administration of medication including injections, and point of care clinical pathology.
• Provides post-operative nursing care ensuring recovery from anesthesia is satisfactory and incisions and sutures are intact.
• Performs emergency and critical care support under the direction of the veterinarian.
• Assists with necropsy procedures.
• Maintains veterinary care areas including cleaning, inventory, ordering and stocking supplies, crash carts, and kits.
• Performs training in standard veterinary and research technical procedures to a variety of audiences.
• Assists the veterinary staff in assuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and institutional policies pertaining to biomedical and agricultural research using animals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to perform a clinical examination of lab animals.
• Ability to effectively communicate with peers, supervisors, and research personnel.
• Ability to prepare and take care of medical equipment and supplies.
• Ability to perform animal vital signs assessment and monitoring.
• Ability to collect samples and complete laboratory tests.
• Ability to administer vaccinations and medications to animals and dress wounds.
• Ability to keep the veterinary care premises clean and organized.
• Ability to update patient records.
• Knowledge of X-rays and diagnostic imaging.
• Knowledge of administering and monitoring anesthetic procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Arizona Veterinary Medical Association certification as a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) and 2 years of experience.
• American Association for Laboratory Animal Science certification as a Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) and 3 years of experience as a veterinary technician.
• Academy of Surgical Research certification (SRT, SRA, SRS).
• Experience caring for a variety of large and small animal models.
• Clinical, surgical, anesthesia, and/or intensive care experience is desirable.

FLSA - Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time - Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week - 40

Job FTE - 1.0

Work Calendar - Fiscal

Job Category - Veterinary and Animal Care

Benefits Eligible - Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay - $18.15 - $22.69

Compensation Type - hourly rate

Grade - 4

Career Stream and Level - OC3

Job Family - Veterinary

Job Function - Veterinary & Animal Care

Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)

Number of Vacancies - 1