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Position Summary
The Veterinary Technician Level I provides veterinary technical assistance to the veterinary staff and researchers, while providing clinical care for research animals. Performs routine health care procedures and conducts daily animal clinical health evaluations.
Responsibilities
Perform daily animal health evaluations.
Evaluate animals within assigned areas and report abnormal findings to an ICM veterinarian.
Provide necessary treatments as directed by the veterinarian.
Communicate findings and plan with the responsible researcher and building husbandry supervisor.
Document animal health abnormalities, diagnostic plan, diagnosis, treatment plan, and treatments.
Provide technical support during surgeries.
Provide veterinary technical support to researchers per protocol: animal handling and restraint, sample collection, dose administration, surgical support, euthanasia, necropsy, tissue harvest.
Assist in training courses on the safe and humane handling, restraint, and manipulation of research animals.
Administer the sentinel animal/colony health monitoring program and collect the necessary samples for sentinel testing.
Maintain an inventory of clinical equipment and supplies, maintain records of annual equipment services.
Responsible for maintaining the isoflurane machines. Maintain cleanliness of all prep/procedure rooms and surgical areas; assist with the development of SOPs and guidelines; operate and use equipment and supplies according to SOPs to ensure proper biosafety and safety.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or physics or a completed animal husbandry program or equivalent in education, training and experience.
Knowledge of various related laboratory procedures and techniques preferred.
One year of related experience preferred.
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT).
Other Requirements
Position is 35 hours/week.
Mandatory weekend and holiday coverage on a rotating basis.
Position requires the ability to lift at least 25 pounds and frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Veterinary Services
Employment Type Full Time
Salary $55,112 Annual
Bonus/Commission No
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Responsibilities
Perform daily animal health evaluations.
Evaluate animals within assigned areas and report abnormal findings to an ICM veterinarian.
Provide necessary treatments as directed by the veterinarian.
Communicate findings and plan with the responsible researcher and building husbandry supervisor.
Document animal health abnormalities, diagnostic plan, diagnosis, treatment plan, and treatments.
Provide technical support during surgeries.
Provide veterinary technical support to researchers per protocol: animal handling and restraint, sample collection, dose administration, surgical support, euthanasia, necropsy, tissue harvest.
Assist in training courses on the safe and humane handling, restraint, and manipulation of research animals.
Administer the sentinel animal/colony health monitoring program and collect the necessary samples for sentinel testing.
Maintain an inventory of clinical equipment and supplies, maintain records of annual equipment services.
Responsible for maintaining the isoflurane machines. Maintain cleanliness of all prep/procedure rooms and surgical areas; assist with the development of SOPs and guidelines; operate and use equipment and supplies according to SOPs to ensure proper biosafety and safety.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or physics or a completed animal husbandry program or equivalent in education, training and experience.
Knowledge of various related laboratory procedures and techniques preferred.
One year of related experience preferred.
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT).
Other Requirements
Position is 35 hours/week.
Mandatory weekend and holiday coverage on a rotating basis.
Position requires the ability to lift at least 25 pounds and frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Veterinary Services
Employment Type Full Time
Salary $55,112 Annual
Bonus/Commission No
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