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Veterinary Technician IV – Comparative Medicine Core
$31k-44k (estimate)
Full Time | Ambulatory Healthcare Services
4 Weeks Ago
Moffitt Cancer Center is Hiring a Veterinary Technician IV – Comparative Medicine Core Near Tampa, FL
Summary
Veterinary Technician IV – Comparative Medicine Core
Embark on a fulfilling career as a veterinary technician in the newly developed Comparative Medicine Core at Moffitt Cancer Center. The Comparative Medicine Core oversees and supports Moffitt's animal research and technical support. We are hiring two Veterinary Technicians III to be part of developing this new program to provide professional veterinary care to the research animals, focusing on the highest animal care and welfare standards.
Position Highlights:
- This position provides a four-day workweek with ten-hour workdays, making it a great option for individuals seeking work-life balance.
- The new Speros campus will have a 30,000 sq. ft. Comparative Medicine state-of-the-art Facility, which will complement MCC’s existing, fully accredited 28,000 sq. ft. facility.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Exercises independent judgment in the assessment of animal health.
- Experience working with research facility, specifically mice.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, emergency/referral practice or veterinary teaching hospital, as well as multimodal anesthesia experience.
- Strong anesthesia monitoring and anesthesia protocol skills.
Preferred:
- Surgical experience with complex rodent models, including survival surgical experience and maintaining a survival surgery suite.
- Technical services support
- Experience with rodent breeding colony production techniques and maintenance.
Responsibilities:
- Performs specialized preparatory and specialized surgical procedures on various animal species.
- Performs specialized technical procedures for researchers. Coordinates scheduling technical procedures with research staff, maintains records, documents procedures, and logs time for charge back as needed.
- Independently leading daily rounds (including weekends) and examines, evaluates, treats, and documents health issues and their related service charges in research animals.
- Lead and mentors junior staff and provide on-the-job training to new technicians.
- Subject matter expert in specialized skill areas such as proper medical record keeping, animal restraint, phlebotomy, intravenous catheterization, fluid therapy, aseptic technique, anesthetic monitoring of American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification system, level I-V and postoperative care.
Credentials and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (from an AMVA program), six (6) years of veterinary technician experience inclusive of three (3) years working in a research facility.
- In lieu of a bachelor's degree, an Associate's degree (AVMA program) and eight (8) years of veterinary technician experience inclusive of three (3) years working in a research facility may be considered.
- Current license, registration, or certification as a veterinary technician. Will be required to provide documentation upon hire that shows passing of Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE).
- AALAS certification at the Laboratory Animal Technologist level is preferred.
Salary and Benefits Offered to Moffitt Team Members:
- Market competitive salary
- Team Member Incentive
- Relocation assistance
- Inclusive Benefits package - Health, Financial, & Lifestyle coverage
Tampa is an ideal choice for those seeking opportunities in a rapidly growing metropolitan city. With its vibrant economy and diverse culture, Tampa Bay offers a unique blend of urban sophistication and natural beauty. Join the many who have already discovered what makes Tampa one of the fastest-growing metropolitan cities in the US.
If you have the vision, passion, and dedication to contribute to our mission,
then we have a place for you.
To apply, visit our website MOFFITT.org/Careers and refer to requisition number #76054. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. Please be sure to attach your CV and cover letter.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
SALARY
$31k-44k (estimate)
POST DATE
03/29/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
05/28/2024
WEBSITE
moffitt.org
HEADQUARTERS
TAMPA, FL
SIZE
3,000 - 7,500
FOUNDED
1986
CEO
AMIT MAHIPAL
REVENUE
$1B - $3B
INDUSTRY
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
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