Veterinary Technician

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number

S328P

Posting Text

Job Title

Veterinary Technician

Type of Employment

Full Time

Bargaining Unit

AFSCME

Full-Time / Part-Time

FLSA

Salary Range

$45,907

Position Classification

Management Technician

Department

Biology, Earth, and Environmental Sciences

Posting Text

Job Summary / Basic Function

The Veterinary Technology coordinator is a full-time position responsible for assisting the Program Director with the daily operations of the veterinary technology program. Duties include managing all animal care facilities and serving as the purchasing agent for the veterinary technology program. Duties also include assistance with development of program policies, documents, and the AVMA accreditation requirements and processes as well as assisting in veterinary technology laboratories.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

This position is considered an essential personnel position.

• Maintaining and supervising health of all animals housed in the University of California Veterinary Technology - Program facilities.
• Oversee all treatments, record keeping and involved personnel (student workers).
• Report any abnormalities of animals to the Veterinarian of record.
• Coordinate all donations and admission procedures of all program animals.
• Maintain records on all animals within the facilities.
• Manage all discharge and adoption procedures.
• Formulate and maintain a standard operation procedure for the animal care areas.
• Maintain equipment and facilities as related to animal care
• Responsible for OSHA compliance in the animal care area.
• Responsible for AVMA, USDA, and all other inspections.
• Coordinate IACUC (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee) activities. This includes working with professors on a rotation schedule for the animals and the protocols. Acts as the point person to the IACUC (collecting the plans and going to the meetings) along with the program director.
• Serves as Veterinary Technology Emergency Coordinator, including developing and coordinating evacuation plans for animals.
• Assisting in assigned Veterinary Technology purchasing agent
• Submit purchase orders for all equipment and supplies
• Authorize payments of all orders received, reconciling invoices and statements of purchased supplies and equipment and services rendered.
• Maintain veterinary technology storage areas
• Supervise maintenance of Vet. The. Equipment and laboratories
• Submit work orders for cleaning, repairing and maintenance of all Veterinary Technology Facilities
• Assisting in identifying sites for clinical experiences.
• Assisting in developing program policies and documents
• Coordinating student enrollment in federal, state, and local veterinary technician associations

OTHER DUTIES :

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Minimum of Education / TrainingRequired Education Summary

Requirements include licensed as a Veterinary Technician and one year of clinical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Work Location

California Campus

Is travel to other PennWest campuses required for this position? If so, how often?

No.

Work Hours

8am-4pm Monday through Friday

Posting Date

10 / 09 / 2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Diversity Statement

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is committed to and accountable for cultivating an environment that advances diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We strive to create a community that affirms the identities of every individual and affords them dignity and respect, regardless of difference.

ADA Statement

To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Amy Salsgiver, Executive Director of Equity and Title IX, asalsgiver@pennwest.edu ; 814-393-2109. Pennsylvania Western University complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities.

EEO Statement

Pennsylvania Western University of Pennsylvania is committed to equal employment and equal educational opportunities for all individuals regardless of gender, gender identity, race or color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, religion or creed, genetic information, affectional or sexual orientation, veteran status, or other classifications that are protected under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other pertinent state and federal laws and regulations. Direct inquiries to the Title IX Coordinator / Director of Equity and Title IX, 423 Becht Hall 16214-1232; Email asalsgiver@pennwest.edu or phone 814-393-2109. Inquiries may also be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education, 330 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20201.