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POSITION SPECIFICS
Veterinary Technologists work with animals confined to conventional, barrier, quarantine, or specialized biohazard housing. Animals may include livestock, equine, aquatics, rodents/rabbits/other wildlife; tasks may require handling of acute, chronic, and infectious diseases. Responsibilities involve research project participation; monitoring animals and recording health data; following medical treatment plans; assisting during surgical and necropsy procedures; managing controlled drug inventory, census records, and sentinel surveillance programs.
Participate as research project member; assist with experimental design and treatment management plans; perform standard veterinary technical procedures; record observations, assessments, and treatments; ensure accountability for data and specimen collection
Work closely with clinical veterinarians and research staff to perform daily health assessments, assist with physical exams, perform experimental manipulations, administer treatment as instructed, and react to life-threatening emergencies
Coordinate surgical suite activities; act as circulating nurse during procedures; monitor anesthesia, record vitals; maintain surgery audit
Maintain controlled drug inventory; order, receive, dispense, and secure; perform drug calculations and dilutions; assist PIs with DEA forms
Manage selective and other breeding colonies, sentinel surveillance programs, and animal census records
Facilitate necropsy procedures and histological evaluations; assist with serologic and microbiologic examinations, tissue/organ harvesting
Follow IACUC, IRB, DEA, USDA and other research and regulatory protocols, policies, guidelines, and procedures
Participate in committee meetings; create/revise SOP's, policies, guidelines, training, and course material; conduct training
Execute environmental stewardship; evaluate, plan for, and oversee equipment and facility maintenance; recommend equipment purchases; participate in facility renovations and upgrade projects as directed
May supervise staff, including hiring and performance management
Must participate in the rotating veterinary care schedule for weekends and holidays.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
Associate Degree
4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Required Certifications:
None
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $44,628.00 - $64,668.00.
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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is…