Veterinary Research Technician

Job Category: University Staff | Employment Type: Regular | Job Profile: Veterinary Technician III | Department: Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, Research Animal Resources & Compliance (RARC)

About the role

This position provides veterinary care to research animals in the UW-Madison research animal program. The veterinary research technician assists veterinarians in restraint, examination, and medical and surgical treatment of sick and injured animals. Veterinary research technicians observe the health and welfare of research animals and document observations and treatments in appropriate records. The veterinary research technician will use multiple electronic methods of communicating with laboratory and veterinary staff and documenting treatments. They will also prepare and administer oral, topical and injectable medications (including anesthetic agents) as directed by the veterinarians. This position may assist or initiate preparation of animals for medical, surgical, diagnostic and research procedures, monitor animals during anesthesia, and provide post-operative care. The veterinary research technician performs multiple methods of euthanasia on multiple species. This position may also train lab staff in the management of chronic medical conditions of genetically modified mice, such as dermatitis and dental problems, by teaching them to do certain treatments to improve the welfare of the animals. This position is considered essential personnel and is 100% onsite.

Responsibilities

• Maintains surgical support facilities in sanitized, well-stocked, and orderly manner; ensures preventative maintenance of equipment is performed
• Prepares, completes, monitors, and documents complex technical animal care procedures and work unit activities, assessments, and medication administration according to established care plans and medical necessity
• Schedules and performs routine testing and vaccinations on USDA regulated animals
• Assists in training new veterinary and/or animal care technicians and supervises work as appropriate
• May assist in data collection or reporting for designated aspects of research, animal care programs, or colony management
• Maintains records regarding animal treatments, medications, diagnostic procedures, and illness
• Keeps records of all controlled substances and inventory records
• Assists veterinarians and researchers in animal care, diagnostic, preventative, research, anesthesia, surgery, post-operative care, euthanasia and radiology procedures under minimal supervision; may perform minor surgical procedures or other minor invasive procedures

Requirements

• Experience working with animals is required

Qualifications

• Certification as a Wisconsin Veterinary Technician or eligibility to obtain certification preferred, or equivalent experience
• Associate's Degree preferred

Compensation & Benefits

The expected minimum starting salary for this position is $24.00–$30.00 per hour. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications.

• Generous paid time off
• Competitively priced health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Tax-advantaged savings accounts
• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System pension fund

Work Location & Schedule

This position is considered essential personnel and is 100% onsite.

Contact

For questions on the position, contact Tambrey Dinges at tdinges@wisc.edu.