Veterinary Tech I

Veterinary Tech I

Job Summary

Under direction, provides clinical care to research animals. Participates in all aspects of the health and welfare of laboratory animals, including daily monitoring and treatment, maintaining accurate health records, and providing requested technical services.

Responsibilities

• Performs veterinary procedures such as, but not limited to, blood collection, parenteral and oral administration of materials, animal restraint, anesthesia, etc.
• Must be able to identify and clearly communicate all health problems to veterinarians in oral or written form, and must understand verbal and written directions of the veterinarians and/or supervisor
• Conducts daily observational rounds and health checks
• Accurately maintain both written and electronic animal treatment records
• Establishes working relationships and communicates effectively with the OCM animal care staff, veterinarians and research staff
• On a rotating basis, must work weekend and holidays as well as during natural disasters to provide continuity of exceptional care to the research animals. May be required to work nights or alternative hours as needed
• Assist investigators with appropriate treatments for research animals
• Provide pre, peri and post-operative care including, but not limited to: shaving and skin preparation, animal transport, administration of anesthesia and analgesia, intubation, bandaging, or any other treatment as directed by the veterinarian.
• Participates in the management and maintenance of OCM veterinary drugs and supplies
• Clean, prepare, pack, and sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Accurately document use of controlled substances
• Participate in inventory checks to ensure are drugs and supplies are in date and available when needed
• Participates in specific technical services provided by OCM
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:

• Nearly Continuously: Standard vivarium environment; with typical vivarium environmental hazards and concerns. Standard laboratory environment; Safety shoes are required to be worn by all employees working in animal facilities
• Seldom: Occasionally handles/works with biohazards or risks for potential job-related injury, rarely coming in contact with hazardous materials.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required:

• Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking, walking.
• Often: Bending, reaching overhead, twisting.
• Seldom: Lifting - up to 50 pounds, kneeling, squatting.

Minimum Qualifications

• GED or HS Diploma
• Four years' related experience or a related Associate's Degree or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

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Requisition Number: PRN40325B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00717 - Office of Comparative Medicine
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 15.19 to 26.73
Close Date: 2/14/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/173949


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