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About Laboratory Animal Medical Services (LAMS)
Laboratory Animal Medical Services (LAMS) is responsible for husbandry and veterinary care of all vertebrate animals on the University of Cincinnati (UC) campus. LAMS is committed to providing high-quality services to meet the needs of the researchers. In addition, LAMS is responsible for assisting researchers in model development, animal usage, humane animal treatment, and compliance with University policies and procedures and governmental regulations.
Job Overview
The Office of Research Laboratory Animal Medical Services (LAMS) department is seeking to fill three (3) Veterinary Technician positions. These positions will require someone who has self-starting abilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to effectively plan, organize work and set priorities, values diversity, and is customer service driven.
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Subject to animal bites and diseases; exposure to animal waste, urine, feces, blood, dander (allergens), and odors; exposure to dust, hot water and steam.
Essential Functions
- Assess health and well-being of all species; perform the following: appropriate housing, handling, and restraint techniques; venipuncture and diagnostic laboratory procedures; administration of drugs/substances; euthanasia.
- Administer and monitor anesthesia; troubleshoot anesthetic complications; prepare animals for aseptic surgery; maintain drug and product inventory; assist during large animal surgery; perform rodent surgical procedures.
- Prepare and present findings from animal health assessments, room rounds and IACUC protocol reviews. Prepare and maintain animal health records; process service requests and submit billing for services; assist with development and implementation of policies, procedures, and guidelines; interpret information from IACUC protocols.
- Provide training for LAMS and research staff, report animal and personnel issues and concerns to the appropriate level.
- Perform routine equipment cleaning and maintenance.
- Participate in an on-call rotation.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
- Associate’s Degree of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology.
- Two (2) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Required Experience
Experience as a veterinary technician in a teaching, research, or clinical setting.
Additional Qualifications Considered
Passing score on the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE); AALAS Certification
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Bending - Often
- Can sit for long duration of time
- Climbing stairs/ladders - Not Required
- Crawling - Not Required
- Crouching - Not Required
- Can lift 20 pounds
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Hearing, listening - Often
- Kneeling, squatting - Often
- Lifting - over 50 pounds - Seldom
- Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often
- Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Seldom
- Pulling, pushing - Seldom
- Reaching overhead - Seldom
- Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
- Shoveling - Not Required
- Sitting - Often
- Standing - Often
- Stooping - Often
- Talking - Often
- Walking - Often
Application Process
A resume and cover letter are required as part of the application process. Attach these documents before submitting your application.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
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UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.
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