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Position Summary:

The veterinary technician will assist members of the veterinary staff, research staff, and animal care staff in providing exceptional care for laboratory animals in Rice University's growing animal care and use program. The veterinary technician will aid in all aspects of the animal care program serving as a liaison between different stakeholder groups including researchers and animal care staff. The veterinary technician will also serve as a primary resource to provide training to various members of the animal care and use program.

Ideal Candidate Statement:

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who has strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with staff, and communicate animal health issues, compliance issues, training, facility issues, etc. in a professional collegial manner with Rice staff members.

Workplace Requirements:

This position is a full-time on-campus position, necessitating all duties to be performed in person at Rice University Campus. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.

Hiring Range: $26.92 - $33.61 per hour

*Non-Exempt (hourly) positions under FLSA are eligible for overtime.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Three or more (3+) years of experience related to animal handling, methods of blood collection, substance administration, anesthesiology, and euthanasia

Skills:

• Ability to work independently when needed
• Experience conducting diagnostic tests
• Ability to work with many various laboratory animal species
• Basic computer skills within Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.)

Preferences:

• Associate's degree in a veterinary related field
• Licensed veterinary technician (LVT)
• AALAS certification at ALAT or above.
• Experience working with various animals in a research setting.
• Prior experience providing training in numerous veterinary procedures.
• Understanding of the scientific process including aspects of protocol and study design.
• Understanding compliance pertaining to animal care and use in a research environment.

Essential Functions:

• Works independently to provide veterinary care for laboratory animals under the direction of staff veterinarians.
• Provides direct assistance to members of the animal program in the diagnosis and treatment of laboratory animals while facilitating laboratory research and supporting animal use protocols.
• Develops and provides training to research and animal care staff in proper animal handling, restraint, and various veterinary manipulations and techniques through formal and informal training events.
• Provides complex and technical support to veterinary and research staff.
• Actively supports laboratory animal health monitoring programs and maintains animal records in compliance with regulatory agency guidelines and requirements.
• Maintains a harmonious, safe, and efficient work environment.
• Serve as a liaison between the veterinary, research, and animal care personnel.
• Work with veterinary and animal care staff to provide consistent care for all animals on weekends, holidays, and during emergencies.
• Ability to learn how to use new research equipment within ARF and become a primary trainer for this new equipment.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

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