Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

To work with the veterinary clinical faculty, veterinary residents, and other licensed veterinary technicians to provide and help coordinate the medical care of research animals within the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM); to serve as a liaison between the veterinary clinicians and research laboratory personnel; and to maintain complete and accurate medical records. Technicians work independently so they can manage their own daily workload

The department provides benefits in addition to the starting salary in the form of comprehensive medical insurance, dental coverage, retirement matching, life insurance, disability benefits, and other support and benefits that can be reviewed at benefits.umich.edu

Duties:

• Assisting in the implementation and coordination all ULAM veterinary medical care protocols concerning maintenance of animal health as well as prevention and treatment of disease in laboratory animals. This often will involve communication with scientists and staff within the University of Michigan research laboratories.
• Providing direct assistance to the veterinary clinical faculty and veterinary residents in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
• Maintaining animal records to ensure compliance with regulatory agency guidelines
• Attending and actively participating in team meetings and other departmental committees. Training laboratory personnel in proper animal handling and restraint, as well as various medical techniques
• Working equally with other licensed veterinary technician team members to provide consistent care for all animals on weekends and holidays
• Opportunity for collaborating with clinical veterinarians on projects and publications

Required Qualifications:

• Associates degree in animal health technology.
• 1-3 years of experience
• Must have an active Veterinary Technical license in the United States and has passed the VTNE exam and be licensed in Michigan within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to work independently as needed while still working courteously and effectively with others.
• Ability and willingness to work with many species including but not limited to mice, rats, rabbits, dogs, cats, sheep, pigs, cattle and nonhuman primates.
• Significant experience related to animal handling, methods of blood collection and drug administration, radiology, and anesthesiology.
• Basic computer skills (word-processing, spreadsheets, and e-mails).

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings
• Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine will cover continuing education required for Veterinary Licensure and fees for renewals of licenses.
• Generous annual time off allowance
• Secure position with a set work schedule
• Working on an amazing and supportive team of licensed veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants
• Veterinary technicians have the opportunity to attend meetings for career advancement

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

When fully trained, work hours are from 8:30-5pm Monday through Friday. The ability to move to an earlier work schedule occurs with seniority. Expectation for covering weekend and holiday duties is a shared responsibility amongst team members.

ULAM is firmly committed to advancing, accessibility, and belonging, which are core to the culture and values of the Medical School Office of Research. Our community supports recruiting and cultivating a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and the world. We strive to create a work culture where each team member feels respected, valued, and safe.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.