University Animal Care, with the University of Arizona, seeks a Veterinary Technician III. The incumbent will work under the direction of the Clinical Veterinary Team to ensure that adequate veterinary care is provided. The Veterinary Technician III will provide clinical and nursing care for a variety of small and large lab animal species, participate in surgeries, anesthesia, and intensive and postoperative care, provide support and coverage to all Veterinary Service units (Clinical, Surgical, Farm Animal, Pathology) as needed, and maintain standard operating procedures and training materials. The incumbent will work with investigators and research staff regarding the healthcare and management of lab animal species.
The Veterinary Technician III will ensure that research protocols are followed, animal health records are maintained, and all applicable policies and regulations are adhered to. This position will be required to work nights, evenings, and/or weekends based on project needs. University Animal Care is responsible for providing the highest quality humane care to a variety of species of animals used in Biomedical research at the University of Arizona.
University Animal Care (UAC) manages multiple centralized animal facilities at the University of Arizona and oversees the campus wide animal care and use program. UAC provides assistance to scientists, physicians, staff, and students who have received Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) approval to perform research, testing, or educational studies on animal subjects. UAC ensures humane and appropriate animal care and use by providing for the animals daily needs, veterinary care, and monitoring the use of the animals by principal investigators, technical personnel, and students. UAC is devoted to maintaining a safe environment that minimizes the risk of disease or injury to the animals and the personnel who work with them. UAC maintains accreditation by AAALAC International, the gold standard for animal care and use programs.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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