VETERINARIAN TECHNICIAN

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs.  Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.
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Essential duties and responsibilities: Performs daily health assessments. Blood collections, Injections, peripheral IV-line insertion, endotracheal intubation, sample preparation of swine. Clinical treatments pertaining to laboratory animals. Maintains health, research and surgical record with investigative staff on research projects, operates anesthetic machine, performs swine anesthesia, provides minor surgical assistance as needed, perioperative and post-operative record keeping. 

1.Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college/ university with course work related to biomedical research or four (4) years related experience in lieu of degree.
2.       Must have experience in handling and procedures of laboratory swine and rodents.   
4.       Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, good attention to detail.
5.       A working knowledge of the USDA regulations is strongly required.
6.       Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds.

Experience in handling and procedures of laboratory swine and rodents.

Baccalaureate degree or four (4) years related experience in lieu of degree.

Veterinary technician (CVT) and AALAS certifications at the Animal Technician (LAT) level is preferred.