Job Description

Title: Veterinary Technician

Location: Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh

Posted Date: Jun 20, 2023

Organization: DLAR-Veterinary Services

Description: Provides clinical support to veterinarians, fellow technicians, and staff to provide non-human primate care, cleaning and maintenance of treatment areas, and daily monitoring of well-being. Assists with procedures, administers medications, provides surgical anesthesia, completes X-rays, and other various related duties. Maintains documentation and ensures compliance with all applicable regulations. Orders and maintains supply inventory.

The individual will serve as a Veterinary Technician within the Division of Laboratory and Animal Resources (DLAR). The individual will assist DLAR veterinarians with the provision of veterinary medical care, the preventive medicine program, and perform veterinary technical procedures under the direction of a veterinarian. The individual will also periodically provide support for the daily operations of the animal facility that may involve husbandry or cage wash activities.The successful candidate must demonstrate professional and positive verbal, written, and interpersonal skills and effective time and process management.The position requires successful enrollment in the University of Pittsburgh Animal Exposure Surveillance Program and other medical surveillance/immunization programs as dictated by the current research activities and when applicable. Vaccinations and/or TB testing may be required. The successful candidate must be able to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions, maintain accurate and legible records and other forms of documentation, consistently demonstrate positive interpersonal and customer service skills, be available to work weekends and holidays, stand for extended periods of time, lift 50 pounds, push/pull heavy equipment, pass the mandatory criminal and social background checks, and possibly the PA Child Abuse History Clearance.The following are desired or preferred:\xe2\x80\xa2 Associates or Bachelor\'s Degree in Animal Science or a similar biological science\xe2\x80\xa2 Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) at the Laboratory Animal Technologist (LAT) level\xe2\x80\xa2 Completion of an AVMA CVTEA (Committee on Veterinary Technician Education Activities) accredited veterinary technician program\xe2\x80\xa2 Licensed, certified, or registered veterinary technician status

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Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Veterinary Technician

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Animal Research

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: High School Diploma/GED

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: No

Additional details about Required Licensure Certification: Internal candidates: \xe2\x80\xa2 Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) at the Associate Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) level \xe2\x80\xa2 Valid US driver\'s license External candidates: \xe2\x80\xa2 Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) at the Associate Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) level within 24 months of start date \xe2\x80\xa2 Valid US driver\'s license

Work Schedule: Mon - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Some Weekends and Holidays

Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable

Essential Functions: The employee must be able to: \xe2\x80\xa2 Read, understand, and follow DLAR and other institutional guidance documents (SOPs, policies), including IACUC approved animal protocols when applicable \xe2\x80\xa2 Follow written and verbal instructions \xe2\x80\xa2 Have sufficient visual acuity and manual dexterity to recognize and identify normal and abnormal species-specific clinical appearances and behavior patterns, perform veterinary technical procedures, safely handle and restrain the animal species involved with his/her duties, and operate and maintain facility equipment and supplies utilized in the provision of veterinary care, animal husbandry and care, and in the cash wash areas \xe2\x80\xa2 Wear facility specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by the job duties based on risk assessment from EH&S \xe2\x80\xa2 Work directly with live or dead animals and clean or soiled bedding and caging with reasonable accommodations if necessary \xe2\x80\xa2 Accurately and legibly document written information in English in a timely manner, including electronic formats and applications (e.g., PRISM, CAMS); \xe2\x80\xa2 Effective written and verbal communication in English, including the use of email \xe2\x80\xa2 Receive vaccinations and health assessments, including TB testing, required to work in some animal holding or procedure areas in accordance with DLAR and/or EH&S policies and practices \xe2\x80\xa2 Successfully enroll in the University of Pittsburgh Animal Exposure Surveillance Program (AESP) and other medical surveillance/immunization programs as dictated by current research activities

Physical Effort: The employee must be able to: Stand for extended periods of time throughout the majority of the work day; Lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds including but not limited to caging and equipment, bags or boxes of animal diet and animal bedding, and operate flatbed hand trucks or pallet jacks to move heavier objects or weights exceeding 50 pounds Perform repetitive motion tasks that involve pushing, pulling, reaching, and/or bending Physically handle and restrain a variety of small and large laboratory animals Negotiate and navigate around animal facility caging, equipment, and the physical plant

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