The Rockefeller University seeks a Veterinary Technician II (Salary Range: $48k-$55k) to join Comparative Bioscience Center. The Veterinary Technician II will be responsible for daily vivarium room rounds, regular communication with scientists, veterinarians, and animal husbandry staff regarding daily care, administering treatments prescribed by clinical veterinarians, monitoring cases, documentation of all health assessments, and follow-up care. Must participate in training initiatives for both investigative and husbandry staff, in-depth anesthesia monitoring for both large and small animal species, and active participation in quarterly sentinel health screenings. Various other responsibilities may also be assigned and can vary based upon personal interests, vivarium room round assignments, or departmental needs.

LVT with A.A.S. or higher in Veterinary Technology required. A minimum of one year of experience working in a research facility. Excellent attention to detail, communication (written and verbal) skills, required. Strong anesthesia monitoring and anesthesia protocols skills, required. Must be flexible and able to adapt to a dynamic work environment and work successfully as part of a team while working with a broad variety of species. Must be able to follow established standard operating protocols, communicate concisely and effectively, with the ability to work independently and proactively. Must possess excellent computer skills, working knowledge of Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook), preferred. Must be experienced working in a fast-paced, emergency/referral practice or veterinary teaching hospital, as well as multimodal anesthesia experience, necessary. Certification at the Laboratory Animal Technologist (AALAS) level is a plus.

We offer an excellent benefits package, tuition reimbursement and a competitive salary. The Rockefeller University is located on Manhattan's Upper East Side, on a 15-acre campus, along the East River (www.rockefeller.edu/views.php).

The Rockefeller University is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans.

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The Rockefeller University is a world-renowned center for research and graduate education in the biomedical sciences, chemistry, bioinformatics and physics. The university's 72 laboratories conduct both clinical and basic research and study a diverse range of biological and biomedical problems with the mission of improving the understanding of life for the benefit of humanity.

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