Moffitt Cancer Center
Veterinary Technician II – Comparative Medicine Core
Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646
At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 is dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, among other accolades. We are a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, ranked among the top cancer centers nationally by Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report since 1999.
Summary Start a rewarding career as a Veterinary Technician II at the newly established Comparative Medicine Core at Moffitt Cancer Center. This role involves overseeing and supporting Moffitt's animal research and technical operations, delivering professional veterinary care to research animals while maintaining high standards of animal care and welfare. Position Highlights: Enjoy a four-day workweek with ten-hour workdays, promoting work-life balance. Management offers training, development opportunities, and tuition assistance for degrees and certifications. Comprehensive benefits package supporting health, financial well-being, and lifestyle. The new Speros campus will feature a 30,000 sqft state-of-the-art Comparative Medicine Facility, complementing the existing MCC facility. The Ideal Candidate: Experience in a fast-paced emergency or referral veterinary practice, or a veterinary teaching hospital. Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring and protocols. Familiarity with IACUC protocols and documentation. Preferred experience with rodent breeding colonies and surgical procedures. Responsibilities: Sampling, analyzing, and processing samples for research, diagnostic, and clinical purposes. Performing technical procedures for researchers. Coordinating scheduling, maintaining records, and logging procedures. Maintaining rodent colonies and assisting with health surveillance. Calculating drug doses and preparing animals for surgery. Credentials and Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (AMVA program) with two years of veterinary technician experience, including one year in a research setting. Alternatively, an associate’s degree (AVMA program) with six years of experience, including one in research. Current veterinary technician license or certification, with VTNE documentation required upon hire. AALAS Laboratory Animal Technologist certification preferred. Tampa offers a vibrant economy and diverse culture, making it an ideal location for career growth. Join us if you have the vision, passion, and dedication to contribute to our mission.
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Summary Start a rewarding career as a Veterinary Technician II at the newly established Comparative Medicine Core at Moffitt Cancer Center. This role involves overseeing and supporting Moffitt's animal research and technical operations, delivering professional veterinary care to research animals while maintaining high standards of animal care and welfare. Position Highlights: Enjoy a four-day workweek with ten-hour workdays, promoting work-life balance. Management offers training, development opportunities, and tuition assistance for degrees and certifications. Comprehensive benefits package supporting health, financial well-being, and lifestyle. The new Speros campus will feature a 30,000 sqft state-of-the-art Comparative Medicine Facility, complementing the existing MCC facility. The Ideal Candidate: Experience in a fast-paced emergency or referral veterinary practice, or a veterinary teaching hospital. Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring and protocols. Familiarity with IACUC protocols and documentation. Preferred experience with rodent breeding colonies and surgical procedures. Responsibilities: Sampling, analyzing, and processing samples for research, diagnostic, and clinical purposes. Performing technical procedures for researchers. Coordinating scheduling, maintaining records, and logging procedures. Maintaining rodent colonies and assisting with health surveillance. Calculating drug doses and preparing animals for surgery. Credentials and Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (AMVA program) with two years of veterinary technician experience, including one year in a research setting. Alternatively, an associate’s degree (AVMA program) with six years of experience, including one in research. Current veterinary technician license or certification, with VTNE documentation required upon hire. AALAS Laboratory Animal Technologist certification preferred. Tampa offers a vibrant economy and diverse culture, making it an ideal location for career growth. Join us if you have the vision, passion, and dedication to contribute to our mission.
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