Office of Animal Resources - Sr. Veterinary Technician
University of Missouri-Columbia · Columbia, MO · 1 wk ago
Quality Assurance$17.4–$28/hrFull-time
Job Duties
- Supports veterinary care for rodent health issues (documenting checks and information on rodent medical records, communicating with veterinary and research staff on cases)
- Performs nail and teeth trims
- Administers medications and fluids
- Euthanasia
- Necropsy
- Assists with anesthesia monitoring
- Performs technical procedures like blood collection, injections, and gavage
- Supports surgical procedures
- Maintains health records and campus anesthesia records (organizing and filing records)
Qualifications
- Graduation from an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- Licensure as a Registered Veterinary Technician in the State of Missouri, or eligibility to obtain Missouri Licensure within 6 months after start date
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a general veterinary practice or 3 years in a progressive specialty or Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Preferred Qualifications
- Veterinary Technician degree
- 2 years of experience in laboratory animal medicine, research lab, or related veterinary field