Veterinary Technician III

1 day ago

St Louis, Missouri, United States Washington University in St. Louis Full time
Job Summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Veterinary Technician III to join our team. As a key member of our animal care team, you will be responsible for conducting daily rounds to monitor the health and well-being of laboratory animals, providing surgical support and medical treatment as needed, and documenting and communicating findings to veterinary staff.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct daily rounds to monitor the health and well-being of laboratory animals, including examination, evaluation, treatment, and documentation of health issues and related service charges.
  • Prepare animals for surgery, including calculating and administering doses of drugs, anesthetizing, intubating, preparing and draping, and monitoring vital signs.
  • Monitor and document the psychological well-being of animals and provide environmental enrichment.
  • Prepare, maintain, and clean surgical suite and anesthesia equipment in accordance with established policies and regulations.
  • Provide hands-on training to other veterinary and husbandry technicians and to research staff under the direction of the Training Coordinator.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions
  • Requires extensive safety training.
  • Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
  • Stockroom or warehouse.
  • Alternative work schedules.
  • Exposure to chemicals.
  • High noise environment.
  • Requires protective devices.
  • Dust, dirt, grease, or other disagreeable elements.
  • Exposure to moving machinery.
  • Exposure to animals.
Physical Effort
  • Typically standing or walking.
  • Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
  • Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement (PC typing).
Equipment
  • Office equipment.
  • Lab/research equipment.
  • Clinical/diagnostic equipment.
  • Simple hand tools.
Requirements:

Education:
Associate degree.

Certifications:
No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:
No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:
Animal experiments, animal health care, animal laboratories, animal studies, animal vaccination, animal welfare, biological sample processing, biomedical research, dosing, intubation equipment, medication administration, regulatory compliance, sample collection, standard operating procedure (SOP), surgical preparation, team collaboration, veterinary anesthesia, veterinary assisting, veterinary equipment, vital signs.

Grade:
R07-H.

Salary Range:
$17.10 - $29.09 / Hourly.

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade, and department budget.

Questions:

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation:

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

Pre-Employment Screening:
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations, and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement:

Personal
  • Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
  • Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
  • Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.
  • WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
  • Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more.
Family
  • We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.
  • WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement:
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement:
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment - fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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