Sr. Veterinary Technician

The Office of Animal Resources is pleased to announce the opening of Sr. Veterinary Technician. The primary purpose of this position is to provide support for the veterinary care of research animals and expand the research support services provided by the Office of Animal Resources (OAR). This position will work with laboratory animal veterinarians to provide care for rodent health issues. This position will also assist with investigator support activities across campus including anesthesia monitoring, technical procedures like blood collection, injections and gavage, and surgical support. Job duties include, but are not limited to the following: -Veterinary care support (rodents)-Addressing rodent health issues (documenting checks and information on rodent medical records, communicating with veterinary and research staff on cases), performing nail and teeth trims, administering medications and fluids, euthanasia, necropsy. -PI technical support (rodents)-anesthesia, blood collection, gavage, injections, surgical procedures. -PI technical support (large animals)-anesthesia, blood collection, injections, surgical support. -Office clerical work-maintaining health records and campus anesthesia records (organizing and filing records). -Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Shift Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., occasional nights and weekends. Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Provide direct supervision, guidance, and support to veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, and students during assigned shifts. - Coordinate daily staffing assignments and workflow to ensure efficient patient care delivery. - Serve as a clinical and operational resource for team members in emergency and critical care settings. - Assist with onboarding, training, mentoring, and development of new and existing staff. - Support performance management initiatives, including coaching, accountability, and employee engagement. - Foster a positive culture of communication, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement. - Collaborate with faculty clinicians, house officers, technicians, and hospital leadership to address operational needs and patient care priorities. - Monitor compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and medical documentation requirements. - Participate in quality improvement projects, process development, and service initiatives. - Assist with scheduling, staffing coverage, and shift operations as needed. - Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Preferred Qualifications Preferred qualifications are a Veterinary Technician or 2 years of experience in the field of laboratory animal medicine, a research lab, or related veterinary field. Anticipated Hiring Range Salary Range: $17.40 - $28.00 per hour Grade: GGS 007 University Title: Research Specialist I Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR. Sponsorship Information Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Benefit Eligibility This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For ad itional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278. The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo