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Veterinary Technician/Nurse

Job Description

Job Title

Veterinary Technician/Nurse

Job Description

The Freimann Life Science Center (FLSC) is comprised of two animal facilities equipped to house a wide variety of vertebrates. The FLSC is a core facility in Notre Dame Research and primarily serves researchers from the Departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, as well as those from Indiana University School of Medicine-South Bend.

The FLSC is currently seeking a Veterinary Technician/Nurse, who will be responsible for the care and welfare of laboratory animals used in research and teaching. The Technician/Nurse must have knowledge of a variety of animal species including their natural behaviors and their environmental requirements. The Technician/Nurse will gain a working knowledge of animal welfare regulations and federal laws. Veterinary Technicians/Nurses are required to have an understanding of the physical, behavioral and environmental requirements of individual species. They must be able to recognize abnormal clinical signs that could be indicative of disease to report them to the Attending Veterinarian (AV).

Position duties include:
  • Performing and/or training personnel on technical procedures such as administering treatment plans as prescribed by the AV, obtaining genetic materials from the animals for genotyping, procedures for identification, and administering anesthesia. Coordinate experimental procedures such as injections and blood withdrawals with the research faculty. Euthanize animals as requested by researchers.
  • The daily husbandry of animals, which includes: maintenance of the primary environment by changing cages, providing adequate feed, maintaining the secondary environment (animal room) through proper cleaning procedures, assessing the health of the animals by daily observations of each animal, and recording and reporting any abnormalities seen in the animals or in the environmental conditions of the room to the management.
  • Attending continuing education meetings and completing online education modules as assigned by the training coordinator
  • Must be able to cross-train in all areas for husbandry and basic animal procedures to cover for staff when need arises
  • Completing data entry in the animal management program and maintaining supplies required in rooms such as gloves, gowns, and face masks
  • Other duties as assigned

Notre Dame Research is committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity and ensures that members of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome, and included. We strive to achieve a culture of openness, autonomy, and belonging; making Notre Dame an exceptional place for our team, partners, and collaborators to flourish.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree or up to 3 years of college or technical school
  • 7 or more years of relevant experience
  • AALAS certification is expected
  • Weekend rotating on call is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate of AVMA Veterinary Technology/Nursing program

Department

Freimann Animal Care Facility (35035)

Department Website

https://freimann.nd.edu/

Family / Sub-Family

Research / Lab - Science

Career Stream/Level

NIC 2 Coordinator

Department Hiring Pay Range

$18 - $23.00 an hour; commensurate with experience

Pay ID

Bi-Weekly

FLSA Status

S3 - FT Non-exempt Hourly

Job Category

Service/Maintenance

Job Type

Full-time

Schedule: Days of Week & Hours

M-F 7:00am – 3:30pm with rotating weekend schedule

Job Posting Date (Campus)

10/25/2024

Job Posting Date (Public)

10/25/2024

Job Closing Date

11/30/2024

Posting Type

Open To All Applicants

Posting Number

S251518

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://jobs.nd.edu/postings/36209

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