Veterinary Research Technician

Requisition Details

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location Omaha, NE Requisition Number: Staff_14728 Department Comparative Medicine 50001223 Business Unit Vice Chancellor for Research Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM; Hours May Vary Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity Position Summary

Under the direction of the Research Technical Services (RTS) Manager, Comparative Medicine, this position will provide a wide array of technical support for UNMC researchers including but not limited to oversight, scheduling and maintenance of multiple surgical and imaging facilities and related equipment, monitoring inventory veterinary drugs and supplies, sterilization services, technical assistance with research procedures including anesthesia administration and monitoring, performing surgery, peri-operative services, record keeping, veterinary care, agent and drug administration, data collection, breeding colony management, technical and aseptic surgery training for UNMC research personnel, and operation of transport vehicles. This position will ensure that all projects using animals comply with USDA, IACUC and AAALAC policies and regulations.

Position Details

Additional Information

Posting Category Research - Non Academic Working Title Veterinary Research Technician Job Title Veterinary Technician Salary Grade RA15H Appointment Type C2 - REG OFF/SERV HRLY Salary Range $21.058 - $31.587/hourly Job Requisition Begin Date 05/04/2026 Application Review Date 05/11/2026 Review Date Information:

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education: High School education or equivalent If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

(Will consider two years related post high school education/experience)

Required Experience 2 years If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Experience working within a laboratory animal facility or veterinary clinic

(Will consider two years related post high school education/experience)

Required License Yes If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Valid Drivers License

Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word Required Other Computer Applications: Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Must carry a pager or mobile phone during working hours. (E)

2. This position is considered essential personnel and will be required to work some weekends, holidays, and overtime if indicated. (E)

3. This position will be required to take part on the Comparative Medicine emergency team which will be activated during severe weather and/or unusual circumstances where personnel must stay on site for extended periods to ensure the animals at UNMC are cared for. (E) 4. Possess strong communication skills. (E) 5. Must be detailed oriented to ensure accuracy of work product. (E) 6. Basic understanding of animal husbandry, animal behavior, and animal welfare. (E)

4. Ability to understand and follow specific instructions, procedures and/or SOPs . (E)

5. Basic knowledge of supplies, equipment, and inventory control. (E)

6. Ability to observe, assess, and report animal health concerns. (E)

7. Basic knowledge of pre-operative, intraoperative and post-operative procedures. (E)

8. Basic understanding of local, state, and federal regulations as related to animal biomedical research. (E)

9. Ability to maintain animal health records. (E)

10. Understanding of sterile technique. (E)

11. Basic ability to perform routine maintenance and repairs on veterinary and/or animal husbandry facilities/ equipment. (E)

12. Ability to perform technical and clinical service work with a variety of species of animals. (E)

13. Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies. (E)

Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Veterinary technical and/or surgical skills in a laboratory animal facility or veterinary clinic

Preferred Experience:

Associate degree or 2 years of laboratory animal facility or veterinary clinic experience

Preferred License: Yes If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Certification AALAS RALAT and/or Veterinary Technician License

Preferred Computer Applications: Microsoft Access Preferred Other Computer Applications: Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Email to a Friend https://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/97952

Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a high school education or equivalent?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience working within a laboratory animal facility or veterinary clinic?

• Yes

• No

• • If you do have experience working within a laboratory animal facility or veterinary clinic, please elaborate (If No, indicate NA).

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word?

• Yes

• No

• • How did you hear about this position?

• Careerlink

• Employee Referral

• HERC

• Indeed

• Job Fair

• Lincoln Journal Star

• Linkedin

• Omaha World Herald

• UNMC Job Site

• Facebook

• NEWorks

• Handshake

• Other

• • If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents