Veterinary Technologist - LAR
Veterinary Technologist - LAR
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Job Description
Department:
RSC Lab Animal Resource (LAR) Administration-----
Veterinary ServicesPosition Title:
Veterinary Technologist - LARJob Family Group:
Professional StaffJob Description Summary:
Responsible for biotechnical services and all animal health care aspects including maintaining clinical records for at Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR). Assist with clinical surgical and post-surgical care.Job Description:
Job Responsibilities:
Conducts daily health checks and identifies clinical abnormalities.
Notifies veterinarians and investigators about changes in animal health status.
Administers prescribed treatments and obtains diagnostic samples from animals.
Assists veterinarians with maintenance of the medical records.
Assists veterinarians while in surgery including animal preparation and anesthesia administration.
Assists veterinarians and investigators with post-surgical care.
Performs basic housekeeping duties and adheres to surgery area decontamination schedule.
Performs maintenance and operation of laboratory and surgery equipment.
Administers animal health programs.
Submits water samples for testing and prepares reports for LAR management review.
Assists veterinarian in evaluation of animal enrichment program.
Assists investigators and their research staff with training needs.
Administers training sessions for researchers and LAR staff.
Prepares quotes for surgery and supplies; submits billing information.
Assist in the developing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies.
Completes animal care assignments according to standard operating procedures such as: Feeds and waters animals; Receives and identifies animals using appropriate methods; Handles and restrains animals; Breeds and weans animals; Records information on the cage cards and check sheets; Completes forms and sends email notifications to investigators.
Attend and maintain compliance on all orientation and training sessions designated by the University and the LAR Department understand and follow all department and safety protocols and attend departmental seminars regular LAR meetings. Attend continuing education and suggested trainings.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities tasks duties and assignments. Furthermore job duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Associates degree in veterinary technology animal science biology or similar field. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year used to substitute education is in addition to any required work experience.
Work Experience:
1 year of experience working in the area lab animal research.
Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Experience wearing personal protective equipment including a respirator
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelors Degree in veterinary technology animal science biology or similar field. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year used to substitute education is in addition to any required work experience.
Certifications/Licenses:
Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) certification
Veterinary Certification
Work Experience:
3 years of working in the area lab animal research.
Skills
Good communication skills
Can lift 50 pounds
to wear personal protective equipment including a respirator
Advanced computer skills
Knowledgeable in databases and Microsoft Office.
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health dental and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance long-term disability insurance and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off including vacation and sick begins accruing upon hire plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment and paid time off for bereavement jury duty military service and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. Type: Regular Compensation Statement: The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to education experience and training qualifications relative to the requirements of the position and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range taking into account the combination of factors listed above. Minimum Midpoint MaximumTime Type:
Full timeRate Type:
HourlyPay Range:
$26.13 - $39.20
Employment Type
Full-Time
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