Veterinary Technician I, Animal Resource Center

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

18h • Onsite

About The Position

UT Southwestern is actively seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician I to join our Animal Resource Center (ARC) team. This role supports daily clinical care, surgical assistance, diagnostic testing, and health monitoring for a variety of research animals. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a clinical or research animal setting, with AALAS certification preferred. Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently in standard and containment (ABSL‑2/3) environments are essential. As a Veterinary Technician I, responsibilities include pre‑/post‑operative monitoring, blood collection, routine diagnostics, and accurate medical recordkeeping. This position works under general supervision to provide technical assistance to veterinary medical or research staff in delivering health care, including veterinary medicine, surgery, and radiology, to laboratory animals. The role also involves the organization and coordination of veterinary technical tasks.

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a clinical or research animal setting.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Ability to work independently in standard and containment (ABSL‑2/3) environments.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Sound judgment.

Nice To Haves

• AALAS certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the ARC veterinary staff to provide research and health care support for a wide variety of species.
• Provide pre- and post-operative animal monitoring.
• Maintain animal health and study related records as required by the IACUC and ARC policy.
• Perform routine diagnostic testing utilizing common laboratory equipment, such as internal and external parasite examinations, PCV and total protein and urinalysis.
• Work comfortably in a microbiological barrier facility as well as ABSL-2 and ABSL-3 containment areas.
• Obtain routine blood collections from research animals.
• Perform antigen injections and sample collections for antibody production in research animals.
• Maintain appropriate medical records as required.
• Assist in maintaining surveillance of investigator research protocols.
• Participate in University mandated training such as MRI, Radiation Safety and Blood Borne Pathogens.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED