SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Veterinary Technician & Trainer
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
Apply now Job No:
496932 Department:
DEAN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Local Title:
Veterinary Technician & Trainer Budget Title:
Instructional Support Technician Work Type:
Full Time Location:
Brooklyn, NY Categories:
Maintenance & Skilled Trades, Research, General Labor & Cleaning The Division of Comparative Medicine in the College of Medicine at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician & Trainer / Instructional Support Technician. Note: Bargaining Unit – UUP Responsibilities
Daily vivarium room rounds to identify animals exhibiting psychosocial distress when individually housed or with restricted activity. Teach, demonstrate and train DCM personnel, scientists, technicians, students and other in the proper, humane, and safe methodologies in using animal laboratory animals. Provide training regularly so as not to delay research protocol progress and/or IACUC approvals. Verify that all prerequisites are completed and provide training specified on the Training Record Form supplied by the IACUC Office. Create materials to support training initiatives including developing and administering assessments (written, oral, or demonstrative) to measure effectiveness of training efforts. Completion of the IACUC Training Form and submission within 2 business days of training; inform Principal Investigator and IACUC via phone and email if deadlines cannot be met due to competing priorities. Meet with research personnel and the facility veterinarian to create strategies for treating animals displaying concerning or abnormal behaviors. Implement and document IACUC-approved exemptions from enrichment or social housing. Assist the Supervisor of Veterinary Technicians/Animal Operating Room in animal health surveillance procedures. Prepare the operating room for procedures, including preparation and sterilization of surgical instruments and supplies. Assist with surgical procedures and provide, including administering and monitoring anesthesia. Provide post-operative care and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian and document appropriately. Perform and maintain animal census. Provide animal enrichment as assigned by supervisor. Aid in the writing, revising and editing of SOPs consistent with the employee’s knowledge and/or work experience. Maintain a variety of animal records (hard copy and electronic), clinical procedures, trainings provided, etc. Administer treatments and monitor the health of animals during quarantine (e.g., TB testing). Be flexible with availability, as occasional weekend and evening shifts as well as on-call rotations will be required, and act as alternate for colleagues in their absence. Be flexible with assigned work duties, as various other responsibilities may also be assigned, and can vary based upon personal interests or departmental needs. Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent, plus 3 years of laboratory animal science experience; Or, Associate of Arts/Associate of Science Degree, plus 2 years of laboratory animal science experience; Or, High School Diploma or equivalent, plus laboratory animal science certification with 1 year of laboratory animal science experience. Or, a combination and satisfactory equivalency of experience, training and education to the above listed. Preferred Qualifications
Associate Degree of Veterinary Technology with New York State Veterinary Technician License and/or LATG plus in-depth knowledge of standard laboratory procedures and techniques preferred. Work Schedule
Monday to Friday; 8:00am to 4:00pm (Occasional weekend and evening shifts as well as on-call rotations will be required.) Salary and Executive Order
Salary Grade/Rank: S Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications Executive Order: Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide current or prior compensation until a conditional offer of employment with compensation is extended. If such information is requested, contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov. Equal Employment Opportunity
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or other protected classes under federal or state laws. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or to perform essential functions, contact Human Resources at 718-270-3025. Advertised: September 10, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time. Applications open until filled.
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Apply now Job No:
496932 Department:
DEAN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Local Title:
Veterinary Technician & Trainer Budget Title:
Instructional Support Technician Work Type:
Full Time Location:
Brooklyn, NY Categories:
Maintenance & Skilled Trades, Research, General Labor & Cleaning The Division of Comparative Medicine in the College of Medicine at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician & Trainer / Instructional Support Technician. Note: Bargaining Unit – UUP Responsibilities
Daily vivarium room rounds to identify animals exhibiting psychosocial distress when individually housed or with restricted activity. Teach, demonstrate and train DCM personnel, scientists, technicians, students and other in the proper, humane, and safe methodologies in using animal laboratory animals. Provide training regularly so as not to delay research protocol progress and/or IACUC approvals. Verify that all prerequisites are completed and provide training specified on the Training Record Form supplied by the IACUC Office. Create materials to support training initiatives including developing and administering assessments (written, oral, or demonstrative) to measure effectiveness of training efforts. Completion of the IACUC Training Form and submission within 2 business days of training; inform Principal Investigator and IACUC via phone and email if deadlines cannot be met due to competing priorities. Meet with research personnel and the facility veterinarian to create strategies for treating animals displaying concerning or abnormal behaviors. Implement and document IACUC-approved exemptions from enrichment or social housing. Assist the Supervisor of Veterinary Technicians/Animal Operating Room in animal health surveillance procedures. Prepare the operating room for procedures, including preparation and sterilization of surgical instruments and supplies. Assist with surgical procedures and provide, including administering and monitoring anesthesia. Provide post-operative care and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian and document appropriately. Perform and maintain animal census. Provide animal enrichment as assigned by supervisor. Aid in the writing, revising and editing of SOPs consistent with the employee’s knowledge and/or work experience. Maintain a variety of animal records (hard copy and electronic), clinical procedures, trainings provided, etc. Administer treatments and monitor the health of animals during quarantine (e.g., TB testing). Be flexible with availability, as occasional weekend and evening shifts as well as on-call rotations will be required, and act as alternate for colleagues in their absence. Be flexible with assigned work duties, as various other responsibilities may also be assigned, and can vary based upon personal interests or departmental needs. Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent, plus 3 years of laboratory animal science experience; Or, Associate of Arts/Associate of Science Degree, plus 2 years of laboratory animal science experience; Or, High School Diploma or equivalent, plus laboratory animal science certification with 1 year of laboratory animal science experience. Or, a combination and satisfactory equivalency of experience, training and education to the above listed. Preferred Qualifications
Associate Degree of Veterinary Technology with New York State Veterinary Technician License and/or LATG plus in-depth knowledge of standard laboratory procedures and techniques preferred. Work Schedule
Monday to Friday; 8:00am to 4:00pm (Occasional weekend and evening shifts as well as on-call rotations will be required.) Salary and Executive Order
Salary Grade/Rank: S Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications Executive Order: Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide current or prior compensation until a conditional offer of employment with compensation is extended. If such information is requested, contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov. Equal Employment Opportunity
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or other protected classes under federal or state laws. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or to perform essential functions, contact Human Resources at 718-270-3025. Advertised: September 10, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time. Applications open until filled.
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