Temp/Casual Vet Tech Assistant

This position has the responsibility to provide basic technical care for animals of multiple
species. Employees will assist veterinary technician staff and DVM staff with a variety of basic veterinary medical procedures to ensure proper medical care.

About the job:
Successful candidate will be assigned to perform minor and routine animal treatments, assist DVM and Veterinary Technicians, as well as perform data entry and maintain work areas.

50% of their time performing minor and routine animal treatments to
Include, but not limited to: Nail and teeth trimming, administering prescribed medications, documenting treatments and condition of the animals under the veterinary team's care.

25% of the time this candidate will be responsible for maintaining proper documentation of records to include: billing labs for all service fees, billing labs for purchased pharmaceuticals, maintaining USDA animal Records.

20% of the time the employee will maintain multiple pharmacies including: filling prescriptions, restocking supplies, maintaining cleanliness of the area, track medication expiration dates, and maintain anesthesia machines.

5% of the time the candidate will also perform other duties as assigned.

Some work assignments will involve exposure to animal allergens, high levels of noise, and/or disinfectants and sanitizing agents. To protect employees, the University of Minnesota may ask that you wear personal protection equipment, some of which may require medical monitoring and fitness testing. All required protective equipment, testing, and medical evaluations will be provided by the University.

Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:
One year of post high school experience or education in caring for animals.
Student or recent graduate of a veterinary technician health program or equivalent experience and training.

Research Animal Resources (RAR) provides the University of Minnesota research community with animal care, procurement services, veterinary knowledge, and maintenance of housing facilities for animal-related research activities.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

**Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship**
We are not able to provide work visa sponsorship at this time. If offered this position, you must be able to demonstrate authorization to work in the United States at the University of Minnesota by the start date. Any employment offer would be contingent upon verification that you will meet this requirement.

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