33926GENERALIST VETERINARY TECH / INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

ANNOUNCEMENT OF Professional Vacancy

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK · DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER
450 CLARKSON AVENUE, BOX 1194, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11203

Department: DIVISION OF COMPARATIVE MEDICINE Job Title: GENERALIST VETERINARY TECH / INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

Professional Rank: SL-3 Descriptive Title: GENERALIST VETERINARY TECH / INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

Salary Range: COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Line Number: Line# 33926

Additional Position Information: - *Please include the five digit line number and job title in the subject line and body of your email submission.

Brief Description of Duties:
- Daily vivarium room rounds to identify animals exhibiting psychosocial distress when individually housed or with restricted activity;
- Meet with research personnel and the facility veterinarian to create strategies for treating animals displaying concerning or abnormal behaviors;
- Implement and document IACUC-approved exemptions from enrichment or social housing;
- Assist the attending veterinarian and supervisor of Veterinary Technicians/Animal Operating Room in animal health surveillance procedures;
- Prepares the operating room for procedures, including preparation and sterilization of surgical instruments and supplies.
- Assist with surgical procedures and provide, including administering and monitoring anesthesia;
- Provide post-operative care and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian and document appropriately;
- Teach and demonstrate proper, humane and safe methodologies in using animals for research to research personnel and DCM staff;
- Maintain a variety of records of animals, clinical procedures, trainings provided, etc.;
- Administer treatments and monitor the health of animals during quarantine (e.g., TB testing); and
- Various other responsibilities may also be assigned and can vary based upon personal interests or departmental needs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE ABOVE POSITION DESCRIPTION

All successful candidates must undergo various background checks, maintain credentials required for continued employment and adhere to the SUNY-DMC UHB Principles of Behavior. Clinical Faculty and Allied Health professionals must receive and maintain Medical Board authorization.

Qualifications:
Associate degree of Veterinary Technology and 3 or more years experience in Veterinary technical responsibilities with one or more of those years of experience in a research facility assisting in surgeries of all species. NYS License or AALAS LATG certification preferred.

Posting ID: 18688 Ref #: A/PR-33926-19

Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume along with a cover letter to ==>
Please include: Job Title( GENERALIST VETERINARY TECH / INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT TECHNICIAN ), Line( 33926 ) and PostingID( 18688 ) The Employment Office
M.S.C. 1194
450 Clarkson Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11203 ( email: CAREERS@DOWNSTATE.EDU )

Closing date for receipt of applications:

Internal Consideration Program: 01/01/29 Off-campus recruitment: 01/01/29

SUNY Downstate Medical Center offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
SUNY Downstate Medical Center is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familiar status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or criminal conviction.

Department:	DIVISION OF COMPARATIVE MEDICINE	Job Title:	GENERALIST VETERINARY TECH / INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
Professional Rank:	SL-3	Descriptive Title:	GENERALIST VETERINARY TECH / INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
Salary Range:	COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS	Line Number:	Line# 33926

Additional Position Information: - *Please include the five digit line number and job title in the subject line and body of your email submission.
Brief Description of Duties: - Daily vivarium room rounds to identify animals exhibiting psychosocial distress when individually housed or with restricted activity; - Meet with research personnel and the facility veterinarian to create strategies for treating animals displaying concerning or abnormal behaviors; - Implement and document IACUC-approved exemptions from enrichment or social housing; - Assist the attending veterinarian and supervisor of Veterinary Technicians/Animal Operating Room in animal health surveillance procedures; - Prepares the operating room for procedures, including preparation and sterilization of surgical instruments and supplies. - Assist with surgical procedures and provide, including administering and monitoring anesthesia; - Provide post-operative care and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian and document appropriately; - Teach and demonstrate proper, humane and safe methodologies in using animals for research to research personnel and DCM staff; - Maintain a variety of records of animals, clinical procedures, trainings provided, etc.; - Administer treatments and monitor the health of animals during quarantine (e.g., TB testing); and - Various other responsibilities may also be assigned and can vary based upon personal interests or departmental needs. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE ABOVE POSITION DESCRIPTION
All successful candidates must undergo various background checks, maintain credentials required for continued employment and adhere to the SUNY-DMC UHB Principles of Behavior. Clinical Faculty and Allied Health professionals must receive and maintain Medical Board authorization.
Qualifications: Associate degree of Veterinary Technology and 3 or more years experience in Veterinary technical responsibilities with one or more of those years of experience in a research facility assisting in surgeries of all species. NYS License or AALAS LATG certification preferred.
Posting ID: 18688	Ref #: A/PR-33926-19
Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume along with a cover letter to ==> Please include: Job Title( GENERALIST VETERINARY TECH / INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT TECHNICIAN ), Line( 33926 ) and PostingID( 18688 )		The Employment Office M.S.C. 1194 450 Clarkson Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11203 ( email: CAREERS@DOWNSTATE.EDU )
Closing date for receipt of applications:
Internal Consideration Program: 01/01/29	Off-campus recruitment: 01/01/29