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Reference #: 23001780 Description Grade: V17

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Summary: The Senior Vet Tech in the Lewis Katz School of Medicine's Central Animal Facilities will work independently and in teams in support of the ULAR mission to provide high-quality veterinary services to the research program at Temple.

Primary responsibilities will be to provide preventive health, anesthesia monitoring, and perioperative care to research animals with accompanying record keeping, and to provide instruction to research technicians and students, as well as planning, executing, and analyzing data from ULAR-generated research projects. Duties include but are not limited to: provide pre-, peri-, and post-operative animal care with associated husbandry; drug, supply and equipment purchases; maintenance of equipment; surgery set-up including disinfection and autoclaving of supplies, equipment and rooms; proper record keeping to include SOPs, drug usage, and medical records; maintenance of surgery O.R.s, procedure rooms, and prep areas; proper medical waste disposal and final disposition of animals; and assigning fees and charge backs for Veterinary Service Requests.  In addition, the Senior Vet Tech is also responsible for preventive health:  Rodent animal health surveillance and record keeping; non-rodent physical examinations and record keeping; special treatments and post-operative care; and environmental and equipment monitoring, e.g. anesthesia machines.  Performs other duties as assigned.

This description incorporates the most typical duties performed. It is recognized that other related duties not specifically mentioned may also be performed. The inclusion of those duties would not alter the overall evaluation of this position. At Temple, you will find it easy to fit in while staying true to yourself.We value what makes each employee unique and strive to maintain a culture of diversity and inclusion.As an employee, you will enjoy our collaborative team-based culture that values innovation and creativity.

Click here to learn more about the benefits of working at Temple University. Required Education & Experience: At least 3 years' experience as a veterinary technician.  Certification as a Veterinary Technician is highly desired (CVT, LVT, RVT, etc.).  Experience in anesthesiology and surgical support is highly desired.  AALAS certification is preferred.

Required Skills & Abilities: *Ability to work on an on-call rotating schedule for weekends and holidays.  There may be rare instances where the position requires coming in before, or staying later than, normal work hours.  There may be rare instances of required overtime. *Demonstrated proficiency with anesthesia monitoring, anesthesia machines, ventilators/respirators, autoclaves, and surgical tools. *Ability to work in an environment containing laboratory animals that may be infected with biohazardous organisms, carcinogens and other potentially harmful agent.  Animals may also harbor naturally-occurring infectious agents. *Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others, understanding that organization and team goals may take precedence over individual goals. *Ability to maintain a proficient level of technical and professional skills and knowledge in job-related areas.

Preferred: *Bachelor's degree in biological science or veterinary technology. *Experience with large animal anesthesia and surgical support.

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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Primary Location:Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Health Sciences Campus (HSC)-Student Faculty Center

Job:Staff Schedule:Full-time Shift:Day Job Employee Status:Regular

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