Veterinary Technician I, Lab Animal Medicine

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL

Laboratory Animal Medical Services (LAMS) department in the Office of Research at the University of Cincinnati, is seeking a Veterinary Technician team member to provide veterinary care for a variety of laboratory animal species; provide research support and technical services; perform treatments and technical procedures; assist with surgical procedures and provide pre- and post-operative care.

JOB DUTIES

• Perform appropriate housing, handling, and restraint techniques.
• Assess health and well-being of all species.
• Perform routine injections, sampling, and identification techniques.
• Perform basic laboratory diagnostic testing; prepare specimens for analysis.
• Prepare animals for aseptic surgery; maintain surgical inventory.
• Perform euthanasia according to the AVMA guidelines.
• Perform routine equipment cleaning and maintenance.
• Prepare and maintain documentation.
• Train LAMS staff and research personnel.
• Report animal and personnel issues and concerns to the appropriate level.
• Assist with development and implementation of SOP's and Quality Assurance Standards.
• May assist a veterinarian during surgery.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:   Associate's degree in Applied Science OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. On-call rotation is a requirement for this position.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Subject to animal bites and diseases; exposure to animal waste, urine, feces, blood, dander (allergens), and odors; exposure to dust, hot water and steam.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Registered veterinary technician certification; American Association of Laboratory Animal Science certification; Experience working with rodents; Experience working in a research setting; Experience administering and monitoring anesthesia in a variety of species; Experience working in a surgical setting with a variety of species and surgical procedures; Experience with surgical instruments/pack preparation; Experience with drug calculation and dosages.

OPPORTUNITIES

• An attractive compensation package, including base salary and excellent benefits (e.g., retirement, medical/dental, tuitions remission);
• An outstanding professional opportunity to work with highly talented and committed colleagues and contribute to the growth of a world-class organization and fulfillment of the overall mission of the institution;
• Growth potential within the university.

The University of Cincinnati is a premier, public, urban research university, ranked as one of America's top 26 public research universities by the National Science Foundation. U.S. News ranked UC in the To Tier of American's Best Colleges. The Chronicle of Higher Education calls UC a "research heavyweight". Forbes, Delta Sky and Travel + Leisure magazines have named UC one of the most beautiful campuses. #HottestCollegeInAmerica

This position will be a professional position paid at an hourly rate.

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

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