Title: Senior Veterinary Technician

Location: Upper East Side

Org Unit: Veterinary Services

Work Days:

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $34.50 - $37.86

*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Position Summary

Under general guidance, provides health care to laboratory animals and provides veterinary technical and surgical support to investigators and their research staff

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room for procedures, including preparation and sterilization of surgical instruments and supplies.

• Assists with experimental and surgical procedures, and in pre- and post-operative care of laboratory animals under the guidance of investigators or RARC veterinarians. Administers anesthesia and monitors anesthetized animals during surgical procedures.

• Assists with the implementation of preventive health programs for various species.

• Monitors animals to assess their health and well-being. Under minimal supervision, assesses common disease conditions; escalates issues. Administers clinical treatments, collects diagnostic/environmental samples and administers euthanasia as necessary.

• Maintains and operates the Veterinary Services pharmacy and dispenses supplies, medication and controlled substances to investigators. Maintains records for controlled substances.

• Assists with the education and quality assurance training of animal handling skills and experimental procedures.

• Conducts facility orientation tours.

• Responsible for ensuring that the MD-PhD Program is compliant with all governing agencies rules and regulations, the foremost of these agencies being the NIH.

• Maintains hard copy and/or electronic files and databases. Ensures the security, accuracy and integrity of records.

• Generates reports for analysis.

Education

• Associate's Degree in related field

Experience

Associates Degree in Veterinary Science, Veterinary Technology, or Animal Health Science.

Bachelor's Degree in Natural Sciences or Veterinary Technology preferred.

Master of Laboratory Animal Science (MLAS) from a regionally and nationally accredited U.S. college or university or an international equivalent is required in absence of ASR or LAT certification.

Experience as part of a degree program or 6 months experience working with animals

NY State Veterinary Technician Licensure is highly desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).

• Demonstrated ability to function independently and exercise independent judgment.

• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills.

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated ability to remain focus despite frequent interruptions.

Licenses and Certifications

• AALAS certification at Laboratory animal Technician (LAT) level or higher or Academy of Surgical Research (ASR) certification (any level).

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

This position requires the occasional lifting of heavy animals (dogs, pigs, sheep, non-human

primates); Work schedule may include long working days, weekends and holidays; Must be able to

handle fractious animals; Potential exposure to animal bites and scratches, needles and other sharp

instruments, infectious agents, radioisotopes, human xenografts, toxic chemicals and radiation

Work assignments may require travel to the Burke Rehabilitation Center or MSK facilities

Weill Cornell Medicine is a comprehensive academic medical center that is committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery, and the education of future physicians and scientists in New York City and around the world. Our doctors and scientists - faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and the Weill Cornell Physician Organization - are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where an international campus offers a U.S. medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria and Turkey. Our medical practices serve communities throughout New York City, and our faculty provide comprehensive care at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Westchester Behavioral Health Center, and NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens. At Weill Cornell Medicine, we work together to treat each individual, not just their conditions or illnesses, as we strive to deliver the finest possible care for our patients - the center of everything we do. Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Weill Cornell Medicine provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.