Veterinary Technician II

Job description

Location: Health Sciences Center Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Regular Job Req ID: R108605 Minimum Requirements: Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology/Animal Health Technology. Licensed and Registered as a Veterinary Technician. Two years of related experience in a veterinary clinic or research setting that involved hands on work with animals. Lab Animal Technician (LAT) Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science. If not AALAS Assistant Lab Animal Technician (ALAT) certified, ALAT certification examination must be taken within 12 months of hire, followed by achieving the AALAS LAT certification within 12 additional months. If only AALAS ALAT certified, then effort is required to achieve LAT certification within 24 months of hire. Grade 4 (Hourly) Position Description: The veterinary technician in the Comparative Medical Research Unit at the University of Louisville provides veterinary care for a variety of laboratory animal species involved in biomedical research. The person filling this position will work closely with veterinarians, other veterinary and husbandry staff, and researchers to ensure animal welfare and promote sound research. Job Du...