Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Supervises veterinary technical staff. Performs veterinary and technical procedures to support research projects. Documents and communicates findings about animal health. Ensures that all personnel work according to departmental SOPs, IACUC policies, and the regulations of the Animal Welfare Act and the Public Health Service. Rotational work on weekends and holidays may be required.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plan, direct, supervise and coordinate the daily activities of up to ten Animal Health Technicians, including interviewing, on-the-job training, performance management and evaluation, career development discussions, and oversight of employee work schedules and attendance. Ensure that the established SOPs are properly executed and department policies are followed. Schedule daily activities and weekend rounds and distribute workload to staff.

• In cooperation with the Training Coordinator, train the vet tech staff on SOPs and in daily duties.

• Independently conduct daily rounds and examine, evaluate, treat, and document health issues and their related service charges in research animals.

• Order and maintain inventories of supplies necessary for the conduct of animal health care activities.

• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table
• Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Associate degree

Certifications:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers. More than one credential or certification may be required depending on the role.

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience:

Veterinary Medicine Or Animal Science (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Washington University seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)

Work Experience:

Supervisory (1 Year)

Skills:

Animal Handling, Animal Welfare, Employee Training, In Vivo Studies, Medical Communications, Medical Records Management, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

Grade

R09

Salary Range

$43,888.00 - $75,600.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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