Veterinary Technician
Dartmouth College

Job Info

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Posting date:

10/15/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Number:

1010611

Position Title:

Veterinary Technician

Department this Position Reports to:

Center for Comparative Medicine and Research

Hiring Range Minimum:

$21.82

Hiring Range Maximum:

$27.27

Union Type:

Not a Union Position

SEIU Level:

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Employment Category:

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year:

12

Scheduled Hours per Week:

40

Schedule:

• In this role, you can expect to work a minimum of 40 hours per week. Please note that this schedule will include weekends and holidays, and you may also be required to work overtime as needed

Location of Position:

Hanover, NH
Lebanon, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?:

Onsite only

Is this a term position?:

No

Is this a grant funded position?:

No

Position Purpose:

The Veterinary Technician provides support to the veterinary staff in the provision of routine veterinary care, surgical and post-operative monitoring, support of research staff by assistance with technical procedures; and the care of laboratory animals in a safe and sanitary manner in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, guidelines and policies on the use of laboratory animals in the conduct of biomedical research. The Vet Tech is part of a rotating weekend on-call schedule for weekend animal care. At all times, the Vet Tech models and fosters behaviors consistent with the identified team expectations of CCMR leadership and staff.

Description:

• The position involves reducing one's exposure to feral (wild) and pet store purchased mice, rats, hamsters, gerbils, and other rodents.
• The position involves exposure to biomedical pathological waste, animal feces and biological fluids, such as, blood and urine, animal dander, dust-generating bedding, hazardous chemicals, and biohazardous agents, such as, bacteria, viruses, parasites, etc.
• Participation in Animal Care and Use Program's Occupational Medicine Program required, including annual medical evaluations, TB testing, and immunizations.
• Must be able to perform repetitive movements, stand for 8.0 hours per day, and periodically lift, carry and move equipment or animals weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Required to wear the dedicated uniform and required PPE, such as, gloves, hearing protection, scrubs, gowns, shoes, respirators, masks, etc.
• Must comply with all OSHA PPE Standards.
• Required to report any potential contagious and zoonotic (human to animal) illnesses.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp:

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Two plus years of relevant animal care and research experience or comparable Animal Health Technician experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Successful completion of AALAS Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATg) certification or equivalent experience and education.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, guidelines, and policies on the use of laboratory animals in research.
• Ability to deal with the use of animals in a research environment.
• Ability to work independently, apply critical thinking, and sound judgment.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing situations and priorities.
• Strong commitment to serving the needs of a diverse community.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Dartmouth-approved driver certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Animal Health Technician (AHT) certification.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries:

Kyle Hastbacka

Department Contact Phone Number:

kyle.m.hastbacka@dartmouth.edu

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title:

Kirk Maurer, Attending Veterinarian and Associate Director

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check:

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Quick Link:

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/76114

Description:

Research Support -
Monitors and records the general health and condition of the research animals based on the research being performed; applies acceptable CCMR methods in the handling, restraint of all common laboratory animals without injuring the animals or endangering themselves or others; participates in performing routine diagnostic procedures and other procedures; provides surgical support by preparing animals for surgery, including placement of catheters or other instrumentation, administering anesthetics as necessary, surgical monitoring, and post-operative care; sets up breeding colonies based on breeding pattern determined by the PI and monitors the litter for weaning; provides initial triage of animals reported as injured or ill and notifies the staff veterinarian or PI, when there are serious problems or significant changes or deviations; may perform routine minor surgical procedures with appropriate training and supervision; euthanizes research animals upon completion of projects. Assists in compliance oversight to ensure records of experimental procedures and animal care are maintained and complete.

Percentage Of Time:

45

Description:

Administration -
Maintains proper medical records and inventory records on individual animals through facility management software or spreadsheets; contacts vendors for price quotes and orders supplies; keeps records and running inventories on drugs, supplies, etc.; monitors and dispenses controlled substances to the PI's and their staff.

Percentage Of Time:

30

Description:

Rodent Health Program -
Assists with the Sentinel Program for the control of rodent pathogens and viruses; places and monitors control animal in designated laboratory areas; euthanizes animal and draws blood sample to send to commercial laboratory for test results; takes necessary corrective action, based on the staff veterinarian's interpretation of the laboratory's findings; performs all procedures related to rederivation of rodent colonies, including things such as embryo transfer, cesarean section and cryopreservation, etc.; assists in processing health reports and related requirements for interstate and international shipment of animals; transports animals, supplies, and materials; operate transport van as required.

Percentage Of Time:

10

Description:

Training -
Develops, conducts and participates in workshops, orientations, and for the research staff, CCMR staff and others on animal care techniques and other related areas of experience or expertise; develops and oversees a training program for both the animal husbandry and research staff; Oversees and schedules the animal handling and surgery classes being offered to the investigators.

Percentage Of Time:

10

Description:

CCMR Animal Care Operations -
The Veterinary Technician performs all aspects of animal care, environmental and facility maintenance on an as-needed basis and as back-up for the Laboratory Animal Technician staff.

Percentage Of Time:

5

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned

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