Veterinary Technician

University of Miami

Miami, FL, United States
$19.50 - $27ph based on experience; not specified;...
Animal medical care
Animal medical procedures
Rodent colony management
The Veterinary Technician ensures the safety and well-being of the animals while complying with applicable rules and regulations

Job Summary

  • The Veterinary Technician ensures the safety and well-being of the animals while complying with applicable rules and regulations.
  • Provides routine animal medical care and assists with animal medical procedures, including physical exams, observation of animals for disease and discomfort, administration of medications and treatments, collection of diagnostic samples.
  • The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.

Matching Summary

The Veterinary Technician ensures the safety and well-being of the animals while complying with applicable rules and regulations.

Salary

$19.50 - $27/hr based on experience; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • animal medical care
  • animal medical procedures
  • rodent colony management
  • surgical assistance
  • anesthetic monitoring
  • diagnostic sample collection

Nice-to-have

  • collaborative environment
  • attention to detail
  • commitment to core values
  • work weekend/holiday

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Associate’s degree highly preferred
  • Credentialed veterinary Technician highly preferred
  • AALAS certification as an LATG preferred
  • Minimum 1 year relevant experience
  • Experience in clinical veterinary medicine highly preferred
  • Experience with surgical assistance
  • Experience with anesthetic administration
  • Experience with anesthetic maintenance and monitoring
  • Ability to lift/carry/push/pull 50 lbs
  • Valid Driver’s license

Work Rights

Not specified

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