Supervisor Veterinary Technician - Comparative Medicine

Position Summary
This position supervises veterinary technical staff; performs veterinary and technical procedures to support research projects; documents and communicates findings about animal health; and ensures that all personnel work according to departmental SOPs, IACUC policies, and the regulations of the Animal Welfare Act and the Public Health Service.

Job Description

This position may require rotational work on weekends and holidays.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, supervise and coordinate the daily activities of up to ten Animal Health Technicians, including interviewing, on-the-job training, performance management and evaluation, career development discussions, and oversight of employee work schedules and attendance. Ensure that the established SOPs are properly executed and department policies are followed. Schedule daily activities and weekend rounds and distribute workload to staff.
• In cooperation with the Training Coordinator, train the Vet Technician staff on SOPs and daily duties.
• Independently conduct daily rounds and examine, evaluate, treat, and document health issues and their related service charges in research animals.
• Order and maintain inventories of supplies necessary for the conduct of animal health care activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• LVT + ALAT, AA degree, five years of experience, and one year of supervisory experience.
• Ability to handle animals.
• Proficiency at in vivo research techniques and veterinary techniques.
• Ability to train supervisees to follow SOPs and written instructions from veterinary, supervisory, and research staff.
• Ability to communicate medical issues in written animal medical records, verbally, and via email.
• Conscientious attitude and concern for quality and animal welfare.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in veterinary or animal science.
• Three years of relevant experience (supervisory, veterinary, or combination).
• LVT (licensed veterinary technician); ALAT within two years.

Grade
R09

Salary Range
$40,100.00 - $72,700.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement
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EEO/AA Statement
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