Veterinary Technician

LABORATORY ANIMAL RESOURCES (IN-LARS-IUINA)

• Monitors animals' responses to anesthetics.
• Responds appropriately to anesthetic changes with appropriate knowledge of drugs and medical interventions.
• Performs euthanasia to animals according to AVMA Guidelines, under the direction of a veterinarian and other regulations, policies, or guidelines, and monitor animals' responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.
• Executes prompt examination of animals reported with health problems.
• Adheres to all appropriate SOPs, Research Compliance directives, accreditation standards, regulations and laws.
• Maintains accurate record keeping with electronic or paper medical records.
• Develops excellent veterinary technician skills.
• Maintains controlled substance inventory and related log books.
  
  

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Associate's degree in veterinary technology, biology, animal science, or related field
  
  

Required

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 1 year of animal care experience
  
  

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Preferred

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) within 1 year from date of hire
• Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) upon date of hire
  
  

Skills

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
  
  

The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
  
  

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Mastery

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Animal Research

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