Senior Veterinary Technician
DLAR-Veterinary Services - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (24003537)
The individual will serve as a Senior Veterinary Technician within the Division of Laboratory and Animal Resources (DLAR). The individual will assume a lead veterinary support role by assisting DLAR veterinarians with the provision of veterinary medical care, the preventive medicine program, and performing veterinary technical procedures under the direction of a veterinarian. The individual will oversee veterinary technician support at large and complex facility or multiple DLAR facilities, and backup area managers.
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. Vaccination 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 background checks, and possibly PA Child Abuse History Clearances.
Job Summary
Serves as senior support to veterinarians and researchers to provide laboratory animal care and research support. Performs preventative medicine, traige and emergency response, and conducts complex procedures. Takes a lead role in anesthetic and surgical support procedures, oversees and directs veterinary technician support, and provides backup support to leadership. Performs medical imaging, treatments, and administers medications as prescribed. Ensures adherence to all federal and state health laws and responds to regulatory issues. Maintains sanitization and conducts administrative duties.
Essential Functions
The employee must be able to:
- Read, understand, and follow DLAR and other institutional guidance documents (SOPs, policies), including IACUC approved animal protocols when applicable;
- Follow written and verbal instructions;
- 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 their 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;
- Wear facility specific personal protective equipment (PPE) required by the job duties based on risk assessment from EH&S;
- Work directly with live or dead animals and clean soiled bedding and caging with reasonable accommodations if necessary;
- Accurately and legibly document written information in English in a timely manner, including electronic formats and applications (e.g., PRISM, CAMS);
- Effective written and verbal communication in English, including the use of email;
- 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;
- Successfully enroll in 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 workday;
- 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.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
Assignment Category Full-time regular
Job Classification Staff.Senior Veterinary Technician
Job Family Research
Job Sub-Family Animal Research
Campus Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required High School Diploma/GED
Minimum Years of Experience Required 1
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Required Licensure/Certification LAT
Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification Internal candidates: Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) at the Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) level,; Valid US driver’s license. External candidates: Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) at the Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) level within 24 months of start date. Valid US driver’s license.
Work Schedule Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Some holidays and weekends
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
Optional Documents Not Applicable
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