Sr. Veterinary Technician - Animal Resources Center (ARC)

Description

Experience and Education

High School or equiv., and five (5) yrs exp. working with animals in a clinical or research setting; or two (2) yrs exp. as a Vet. Technician II; or an AA degree in Lab. Animal Sci., or a related field. Must be LATg certified by the AALAS or be licensed by the TX Veterinary Medical Bd., or obtain cert/lic. within 1 yr of hire.

Job Duties

Work under minimal supervision to provide responsible and skilled technical assistance to veterinary medical or research staff in delivering health care, including veterinary medicine, surgery, and radiology to laboratory animals. 

Coordinate scheduling and oversee day-to-day operations in multiple ARC surgical suites. 

Coordinate operations and scheduling of investigator support service, providing Veterinary Technicians for assistance with research-oriented procedures such as MRI, CT and radiation therapy of experimental animals. 

Administer and monitor general anesthesia to various small and mid-sized animal species. Perform minor surgical procedures and assist with major surgical procedures. 

May supervise and/or train lower-level technicians and other animal care staff or investigators. 

Develop and maintain SOPs for Veterinary Technician-related activities. Maintain animal health, employee performance, and study-related records as required. 

Responsible for compiling monthly billing for services rendered by other technicians. 

Maintain drug inventory, medical supplies and controlled substances, as well as associated required records and drug logs. 

Responsible for compiling monthly billing for drugs ordered by the Animal Resource Center and dispensed to investigators, or utilized during surgical procedures. 

Perform other duties as assigned.

**Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes Company Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information

Salary

Salary Negotiable

Company Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; sex; including sexual harassment; age; disability; genetic information; citizenship status; and protected veteran status. In addition, it is Company Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.