Veterinary Resources Technologist II

About the role

The Veterinary Resource Technologist II provides skilled veterinary care and technical support for laboratory animals involved in surgical and non-surgical research studies. This role is responsible for peri-operative and post-operative patient care, anesthesia support, health monitoring, quality assurance activities, and training of research personnel. Working with a high degree of independence, the Veterinary Resource Technologist II helps ensure compliance with all federal, state, and institutional regulations governing animal research.

The successful candidate will have experience in veterinary technology, animal care, anesthesia support, and surgical assistance, along with strong documentation, organizational, and communication skills. A commitment to animal welfare, research excellence, and regulatory compliance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Peri-operative and post-operative care of critical and non-critical veterinary surgical patients
• Provides anesthetic induction, and anesthesia support of research related surgical procedures
• Prepares and maintains operating rooms and equipment for surgical procedures
• Performs daily health rounds, patient care, environmental enrichment, treatment administration and diagnostic tests; provides technical assistance in research projects
• Maintains accurate and detailed records of patient care, treatment administration and other required documentation
• Performs procedures required for quality assurance, preventative health care, and health surveillance including rodent sentinel testing, primate TB testing, diagnostic and surgical equipment maintenance, and surgery and husbandry quality control testing
• Trains research staff in laboratory animal methodology courses; trains and provides oversight of veterinary technology student interns
• Maintains consumable supplies inventory, including usage, quantity on hand, want list report and expiry dates
• May assume duties of veterinary resources health care or veterinary resources surgery team leader in their absence
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) certification required
• LVT (Licensed Veterinary Technician) preferred
• Minimum Education: Associates Degree from AVMA Accredited program or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education
• Minimum Experience: Three (3) years of related laboratory animal medicine experience

Benefits

Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization, plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan
• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more

Physical Requirements

Exerts up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds frequently and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Security and Residency

This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.