Veterinary Technologist | Rutgers University Job at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

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  • Rutgers University
  • New Brunswick, NJ

Job Description

Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Veterinary Technologist for the Office for Research.

The Office for Research's mission is to support the research, scholarship, and creative endeavors of all Rutgers faculty. The Office accomplishes its mission by convening with academic and research leaders, providing integrated, user-focused resources, services, and tools, and partnering with faculty.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:
  • Provides technical support to the veterinarians in caring for a wide range of animal species.
  • Performs a broad range of duties typical of both a veterinary clinical care and research setting.
  • Performs treatment, diagnostic laboratory procedures, and necropsy.
  • Keeps records and does rodent breeding and colony management.
  • Assists in or perform surgery.
  • Trains, observes and monitors research personnel.

Minimum Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree preferably in veterinary technology, biology, animal science, or other related science, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  • Plus two years experience in a laboratory or animal care facility preferably including work in both small animal veterinary practices and the animal research environment.
  • Or An Associate of Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology from an accredited veterinary technician program, current certification as an RVT , LVT or CVT , plus one year of experience in a laboratory or animal care facility.

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Equipment Utilized:

Equipment includes, but is not limited to:

  • Ultrasonic dental scaler; dental polisher; anesthesia machines; pulse oximeter; ventilator; glass bead sterilizers; autoclaves; ultrasonic instrument cleaner; euthanasia chamber; stethoscope; otoscope; glucometer; automated blood chemistry machines; ventilated mouse racks; metabolic cages; animal restrainers; laminar flow hoods; microscope; dissecting microscope; clinical refractometer; centrifuge and microcentrifuge; incubator; waterbath; necropsy table; surgical staples; ear tag clamp; tattoo gun and needles; pipettes; digital camera; eye wash; computer; fax machine/printer; laminator; hematocrit centrifuge
  • Materials include, but are not limited to:
  • Surgical instruments; scalpel blades; sutures; syringes and needles; catheters; dissection instruments; controlled substances (e.g. narcotics); formaldehyde; general veterinary supplies (medications, treatment supplies, surgical supplies); microorganism stains; laboratory supplies (beakers, pipette tips, etc.); oxygen tanks; inhalation anesthesia; medical waste; blood collection supplies
  • Software includes:
  • Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access; MS Outlook; MS Powerpoint; MS Publisher); Adobe Acrobat; custom web-based animal care program management software

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

  • No special physical demands.
  • Position requires employee to walk, stand for several hours when conducting inspections of animal facilities and laboratories.

Posting Number: 24ST2436

About Rutgers University

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national public research university and the state's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Rutgers is dedicated to teaching that meets the highest standards of excellence; to conducting research that breaks new ground; and to turning knowledge into solutions for local, national, and global communities. As it was at our founding in 1766, the heart of our mission is preparing students to become productive members of society and good citizens of the world. Rutgers teaches across the full educational spectrum: preschool to precollege; undergraduate to graduate and postdoctoral; and continuing education for professional and personal advancement. Rutgers is New Jersey's land-grant institution and one of the nation's foremost research universities, and as such, we educate, make discoveries, serve as an engine of economic growth, and generate ideas for improving people's lives.

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