What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician II – Comparative Medicine Core position at H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute I?

Tampa, FL
Stabile Research Building (SRB)
MCC Vivarium Facility
Full Time - Day Shift - 4/ 10 hour shifts
Req #: 83811

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 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time’s Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet® designation in recognition of its nursing excellence. Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.
Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.

Summary

Start a rewarding career as a veterinary technician at the newly established Comparative Medicine Core at Moffitt Cancer Center. This Core is responsible for overseeing and supporting Moffitt's animal research and technical operations. We are currently seeking a Veterinary Technician II to deliver professional veterinary care to research animals while maintaining the highest standards of animal care and welfare.

Position Highlights:

• Enjoy a four-day workweek with just ten-hour workdays ! This setup is perfect for those who crave that elusive work-life balance. This enticing arrangement is designed for those who seek the perfect harmony between their professional and personal lives.

• Management empowers the team with training and development opportunities, offering tuition assistance for degrees and certifications to support their professional growth.

• Comprehensive benefits package that nurtures health, financial well-being, and lifestyle.

• The new Speros campus will have a 30,000 sqft Comparative Medicine state-of-the-art Facility, which will complement MCC’s existing, fully accredited 28,000 sqft facility.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working in a fast-paced emergency or referral veterinary practice, or a veterinary teaching hospital, is required.

• Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring and the application of anesthesia protocols is essential.

• Familiarity with IACUC protocols to assure investigator adherence to approved protocols and provide necessary documentation to IACUC.

• Familiarity with rodent breeding colony production techniques and maintenance is preferred.

• Surgical experience, including survival surgeries and maintaining a survival surgery suite, is also preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Collects, analyzes, and processes samples for research, diagnostic, and clinical purposes.

• Performs technical procedures for researchers.

• Coordinates the scheduling of technical procedures with research staff, maintains records, documents procedures, and logs time for chargebacks as needed.

• Maintains rodent colonies, including breeding colonies, and assists with the rodent health surveillance program.

• Performs drug dose calculations for the preparation and administration of pharmaceuticals.

• Prepares animals for surgery.

Credentials and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (from an AMVA program), two (2) years of veterinary technician experience inclusive of one (1) year working in a research facility.
o In lieu of a bachelor's degree, an associate’s degree (AVMA program) and six (4) years of veterinary technician experience inclusive of one (1) year working in a research facility may be considered.

• Current license, registration, or certification as a veterinary technician is required. Documentation proving successful completion of the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) must be provided upon hire.

• AALAS certification at the Laboratory Animal Technologist level is preferred.

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