Veterinary Technician II

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Office of Laboratory Animal Research (OLAR)

Working Title: Veterinary Technician II

Position #: 00740384 - Requisition #: 34732

Job Summary:

Provide routine and specialized care for a wide variety of species of large and small laboratory animals which are used by scientists for biomedical research and education in the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Nursing at the University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus.

Key Responsibilities:

Duties:

• Import/Export Duties
• Perform first line communication with researchers, couriers, and other institutions to facilitate import and export of animals.
• Work closely with the veterinary staff to ensure appropriate documentation is acquired and approved for imports and exports.
• Manage the care, testing, and release of animals in quarantine
• Complete all necessary paperwork pertaining to the shipping, receiving and quarantine of animals.
• Ensure all animals being imported and exported are properly identified/labeled. Utilize spreadsheets and database to track import/export progress

General Vet Tech II Duties:

• Serve as a lead Veterinary Technician position, ensuring the duties of the Veterinary Technician Is are completed on a daily basis.
• Consults with research personnel to accommodate any investigator needs such as: scheduling use of procedure rooms to research personnel; reserving of equipment needed by research personnel (anesthesia table, scales, etc.); providing technical services upon request of research personnel examples include: individualized training sessions; assistance with anesthesia (induction and monitoring); organ, blood and tissue collection; administering experimental agents; animal euthanasia; collection of postmortem tissues for evaluation; surgical assistance; etc.].
• Create charge sheets for support provided to research personnel.
• Perform diagnostic laboratory evaluations and tests in the areas of hematology, parasitology, serology, microbiology, cytology, and clinical pathology.
• Perform proper techniques for: sample collection, handling of diagnostic samples and equipment (examples include: parasitology sample collection and evaluation; serology sample collection and shipment to various diagnostic laboratories; creating diagnostic reports; filing of all diagnostic related paperwork; and the "Sentinel" program) of the work unit. Create diagnostic records and billing for appropriate tech time spent on diagnostic services.
• Monitor and perform all diagnostic testing involved in the transfer of animals between facilities or rooms within OLAR facilities.
• Consult with a veterinarian regarding treatments and euthanasia and perform treatments as prescribed.
• Make judgments about treating animals without permission (from the investigator) in an "emergency" situation or after communication attempts (with the investigator) have been repeatedly unsuccessful while working under the authority of a veterinarian.
• Mentor/train others regarding all aspects of this position and provides input into areas covered by performance plans and provides feedback to supervisors for them to prepare evaluations.
• Monitor the progress of the assigned work area by ensuring that all SOPs are being followed, assigns and adjusts coverage for their assigned area to accommodate employee absences. Recommend additional staff coverage in OLAR.
• Recommend more efficient procedures (animal and technical) when possible.
• Work effectively with research personnel to communicate tasks such as training, purchasing and returning of drugs, injuries to or sickness of their animals, etc.
• Help schedule and coordinate to ensure that everything at one facility gets done on the correct day.
• On occasion may be required to drive a university vehicle.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

CU Denver | Anschutz is an AAALAC-accredited, OLAW assured institution that is in the top 25 of NIH-funded universities. We provide veterinary care for a wide variety of species and areas of research. We value teamwork, personal well-being, high standards of animal care, teaching, and service to the university and national field. The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnically minoritized individuals, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of experience caring for, feeding, or providing health care for animals in a veterinary laboratory, breeding, or boarding facility. One of the two years of the experience must be for research and/or instructional purposes.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Oral communication skills with the ability to exchange and collect information.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written form, which includes the ability to check for typographical, grammatical and spelling errors.
• Ability to enter data in a database.
• Ability to handle rodents.
• Perform repetitious tasks of a dexterous nature (i.e. ear tagging and tattooing, etc. on large numbers of animals).
• Knowledge of an animal research facility.
• Ability to maintain an activity log.
• Ability to work with complex machinery.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Mechanical ability.
• Physical ability.
• Ability to teach and lead others by example.
• Provide high quality customer service

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email addre

Questions should be directed to: Maria Montero, Maria.Montero@CUAnschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until the position is filled. For best consideration, apply by September 16th, 2024.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $52,500 - $53,700.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.