The individual will serve as a Veterinary Technician within the Division of Laboratory and Animal Resources (DLAR). The individual will assist DLAR veterinarians with the provision of veterinary medical care, the preventive medicine program, and perform veterinary technical procedures under the direction of a veterinarian. The individual will also periodically provide support for the daily operations of the animal facility that may involve husbandry or cage wash activities.

The successful candidate must demonstrate professional and positive verbal, written, and interpersonal skills and effective time and process management. The position requires successful enrollment in the University of Pittsburgh Animal Exposure Surveillance Program and other medical surveillance/immunization programs as dictated by the current research activities and when applicable.

Vaccinations and/or TB testing may be required.

The successful candidate must be able to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions, maintain accurate and legible records and other forms of documentation, consistently demonstrate positive interpersonal and customer service skills, be available to work weekends and holidays, stand for extended periods of time, lift 50 pounds, push/pull heavy equipment, pass the mandatory criminal and social background checks, and possibly the PA Child Abuse History Clearance.