ULAR Veterinary Technician

Requirements

• High School Grad/GE Degree and 2 to 3 years of experience or AALAS LAT Certification or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Application Requirement
• A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV ; multiple documents are allowed.
• Job Location - City, State
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Department / School
• Provost's Center
• Pay Range
• Equal Opportunity Statement
• The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employ

Benefits

Additional Information

University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. Posted Job Title ULAR Veterinary Technician Job Profile Title Technician, Animal Laboratory Job Description Summary Perform all the duties of a veterinary technician assistant. In addition, independently manage tasks related to the provision of veterinary clinical care/treatments to mice/rats including triage, record review, injectable, oral, topical medication administration and euthanasia. Communicate with clinical veterinary staff and lab personnel regarding the health of colony animals. Maintain animal health records, perform drug calculations. Requires regular weekend duty (with flexible weekdays off); occasional after-hours duty may be needed. Operate sterilization equipment and prepare surgical equipment packs. Consult with veterinary clinical staff and investigator staff on clinical treatment options. Prepare bills for treatments/medications used to provide veterinary clinical care. Familiarity with IACUC protocols to help ensure investigator compliance. Job Description Job Responsibilities Independently manage tasks related to the provision of veterinary clinical care/treatments to mice/rats including triage, record review, injectable, oral, topical medication administration and euthanasia. Requires regular weekend duty (with flexible weekdays off); occasional after-hours duty may be needed. Communicate with clinical veterinary staff and lab personnel regarding the health of colony animals. Maintain animal health records, perform drug calculations. Consult with veterinary clinical staff and investigator staff on clinical treatment options. Work with other veterinary technicians and veterinarians in the provision of care to research animals in ULAR-managed vivaria including performing colony maintenance procedures for USDA species, animal handling/restraint, and associated recordkeeping. Maintain drug/supply/equipment inventory. Includes equipment cleaning/sterilization, Operating room cleaning/maintenance, filling investigator requests for drugs/supplies. Operate sterilization equipment and prepare surgical equipment packs. Prepare bills for treatments/medications used to provide veterinary clinical care.

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