Veterinary Technician – UCSD Health Jobs

Job Description:

Under supervision, the Veterinary Technician will perform standard paraveterinary health care procedures. Maintain clinical records on animals under veterinary observation and treatment.
Perform routine clinical procedures on a variety of laboratory animal species including: animal restraint, handling, examinations, blood and tissue collection and administration of medications; diagnostic laboratory tests and sample preparation; radiology; and necropsy. Perform procedures without close technical supervision in a clinical or laboratory animal setting. Provides animal health care under veterinary supervision. Provides psychological and environmental enrichment to a variety of laboratory animal species.
~ Must be able and able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as required.
~ Must be able to work at several locations, work in biohazard and radioisotope areas or in areas with potential zoonotic disease exposure.

Job Responsibilities:

• Job offer is contingent on a satisfactory completion of background checks.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical examination.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license.
• Must be willing and able to euthanize animals.
• Must be able to work at several locations, work in biohazard and radioisotope areas or in areas with potential zoonotic disease exposure.

Job Requirements:

• Skilled in making health observations on a variety of animal species and making verbal and written reports on observations. Proven knowledge of policies and procedures for the care and use of laboratory animals.
• Strong ability to perform various injection techniques (IV, IM, SQ, IP) in a variety of animal species including, but not limited to: rodents, rabbits, dogs, cats, primates, ruminants, frogs, birds, and swine.
• Strong demonstrated ability to perform necropsies and collect laboratory specimens (blood and other tissues).
• Skilled in AVMA accepted methods of euthanasia, including knowledge of various agents and routes according to species involved.
• Skilled in anesthetic induction and support, intubation, the use of X-ray machines and film development, and surgical assisting.
• Proven knowledgeable of aseptic surgical technique, sterilization, disinfection and sanitization principles and applications.

Qualification & Experience:

• Graduation from an AVMA or State of California approved animal health technician program plus two (2) years of applicable experience
• certification or eligibility for certification within six (six) months as a Registered Veterinary Technician
• or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• AALAS certification LAT or higher preferred.
• Proven knowledge of the anatomy of laboratory animals and working knowledge of medical/scientific terminology. Ability to work with a variety of laboratory animal species, especially rodents and rabbits.
• Demonstrated knowledge of proper handling and disposal of sharps, biohazardous waste, radioactive and other hazardous materials.
• Proficiency using standard computer and data base, e-mail and word processing applications.
• Ability to exercise diplomacy and flexibility in interacting with a diverse group of scientists engaged in research and teaching.

Job Details:

Company: University of California San Diego

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: San Diego, CA, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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