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41788BR

Extended Job Title:

Research Veterinary Technician

Org Level 1:

Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

Position Description:

Performs a variety of duties to assist Veterinarian in the Lab Animal Resources Center (LARC)

Requisition ID:

41788BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

+ Assist with daily health checks on animals, temperatures, humidity, lights, and ensure fresh food and water, which includes weekends, BSL2 and BSL3

+ Ability to support and assist Veterinarian in examinations, diagnostic testing, treatments, necropsies, tissue collections, and surgeries

+ Aid research staff and students in learning basic medical procedures involved in their studies. Provides hands-on technical training of Researchers and Research Staff including animal handling and restraint, blood collections, ear tagging/notching, tail snipping, injections, suturing, administering oral injectables and topical medication, oral gavage, routine anesthesia/analgesia, and aseptic technique

+ Assists with maintaining stock of pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and inventory items that are needed while maintaining organized area of responsibility

+ Assists the Veterinarian and LARC manager with collecting samples, ordering, and maintaining data on the rodent health monitoring program (Sentinel Program)

+ Recognize common rodent conditions and evaluate animals twice daily for illnesses and treatments

+ Communicate with Veterinarian and LARC manager on animal conditions and recommend treatment plans to research staff

+ Maintain surgical preparation area, prepare surgical packs, assist Veterinarian with anesthesia, surgical prep, and surgical procedures. Prepare monthly reports for Veterinarian and maintain proper medical and surgical records

+ Assist in preparing for inspections of facility by regulatory agencies

+ Assist LARC manager with training programs for animal care staff, encompassing instruction on essential procedures like rodent handling, pain assessment, medication administration, blood collection, animal identification, sample collection, and euthanasia

+ Demonstrate the proper use and care of vivarium equipment, providing training on both current and newly implemented equipment to LARC personnel and researchers

+ Adhere to all TTUHSC EP policies, procedures and processes

+ Performs all other duties as assigned.

+ Personally demonstrate, display, and act in accordance with TTUHSCEP’s values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Actively promote and encourage staff across the institution

+ Remains current with all licensure, certifications and mandatory compliances and trainings required of this position

Grant Funded?:

No

Minimum Hire Rate:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected

Pay Basis:

Hourly

Schedule Details:

May rotate on some weekends.

Work Location:

El Paso

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Appreciation of animals

+ Desire to learn and grow in the field of laboratory animal science

+ Previous clinical animal experience

+ Certification as an Assistant Lab Animal Technician (ALAT) through the American Association for

+ Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)

+ Experience working in a laboratory animal facility, animal research studies with animals or a veterinary hospital

+ Ability to understand and communicate effectively

+ Good attendance and work ethic

Campus:

HSC - El Paso

Department:

Research Administration and Finance

Required Attachments:

Resume / CV, Transcript

Job Type:

Full Time

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.

Job Group:

Service Workers

Shift:

Day

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Required Qualifications:

+ High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

+ 5-10 years experience in clinical veterinary medicine as a technician/assistant with hands on animal work including restraint, administering medications, surgical prep, surgical monitoring, basic husbandry and basic physical exam skills. and experience

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

Yes

Are select agents used in this laboratory?:

Yes

Jeanne Clery Act:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx