Veterinary Technician

Brown University

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Veterinary Technician (VT) assists the Veterinary Services team in the daily care and management of USDA-covered research animals. This role is critical in maintaining high standards of animal welfare, procedural support, and facility operations. This position reports directly to the Veterinary Services Supervisor (VSS) and provides essential assistance to the Senior Veterinary Technicians (SVTs), the VSS, the Veterinary Services Manager (VSM), the veterinarians, and the principal investigators (PIs). Areas of assistance include clinical and research procedures, pre- and post-operative care, surgery, imaging, maintenance of support areas (e.g., pharmacy, surgery, radiology, MRI, ethylene oxide and necropsy), and participation in health monitoring and well-being programs. Additionally, The VT assists with recordkeeping to ensure compliance with federal regulations (USDA Animal Welfare Regulations, PHS policy, and DEA regulations) and University policies and to maintain AAALAC accreditation.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a related field with 2 years directly related experience with animals, preferably in a research setting.
Equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience.
Must obtain LAT certification within 2 years of employment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Knowledge of and comfort with technology in the workplace including tablet technology, animal census and IACUC software, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
Must be responsive to changes that occur with short notice.
Background check and drug screen required.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION CHECK REQURED

Nice To Haves

Veterinary Technician certification (CVT) and/or AALAS Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) or Surgical Research Anesthetist (SRA) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists the Veterinary Services team in the daily care and management of USDA-covered research animals.
Maintains high standards of animal welfare, procedural support, and facility operations.
Provides essential assistance to Senior Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Services Supervisor, Veterinary Services Manager, veterinarians, and principal investigators.
Assists with clinical and research procedures, pre- and post-operative care, surgery, and imaging.
Maintains support areas such as pharmacy, surgery, radiology, MRI, ethylene oxide, and necropsy.
Participates in health monitoring and well-being programs.
Assists with recordkeeping to ensure compliance with federal regulations and University policies.
Maintains AAALAC accreditation.