ULAR Veterinary Technician Senior/Anesthesia ...

University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Pennu2019s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of Americau2019s Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. Posted Job Title ULAR Veterinary Technician Senior/Anesthesia Veterinary Technician Job Profile Title Technician, Veterinary Anesthesia Job Description Summary Provide specialized veterinary clinical care to all species housed in ULAR managed facilities. Under minimal supervision, triage and assess animal health, provide immediate care to emergency cases. Perform weekly satellite housing wellness checks in rodent facilities. Administer medications by oral, topical, and injectable routes of administration. Maintain animal health records. Utilize knowledge of pharmacology and drug calculations. Operate sterilization equipment and prepare surgical instrument packs. Perform facility cleaning, maintenance, stocking, and inventory. Provide care to critical animals in surgical recovery. Consult with clinical veterinary staff and laboratory personnel on treatment options. Collect specimens such as blood and feces and perform diagnostic testing on samples such as parasite checks and identification. Prepare bills for treatments and medications used to provide clinical care. Prepare daily treatment roster of ongoing cases using the computer. Familiarity with IACUC protocols and assure investigator adherence to approved protocols and provide necessary documentation to IACUC. Hours for this position are 7:30a-4:30p, full-time/5 days per week. Holiday coverage on a rotating basis is required. For the anesthesia position, under minimal supervision, provide anesthesia, including IV catheter placement, intubation, evaluation of anesthetic depth, medication administration and use of physiologic monitors. Utilize extensive knowledge of pharmacology and drug calculations. Assist with aseptic surgery, assure sterile conditions are maintained during procedures. Hours for this position are 7:30a-4:30p, usually Monday-Friday. Holiday and weekend coverage on a rotating basis is required. Job Description Job Responsibilities + Under minimal supervision provide anesthesia, including IV catheter placement, incubation, evaluation of anesthetic depth, medication administration and use of physiologic monitors. Utilize knowledge of pharmacology and drug calculations. Maintain anesthesia records. + Consult with clinical veterinary staff and laboratory personnel on clinical care treatment and anesthesia options. + Familiarity with IACUC protocols and ensuring investigator adherence to approved protocols. + Assist with aseptic surgery, ensure sterile conditions are maintained during procedures. Operate sterilization equipment and prepare surgical instrument packs. Maintain surgical facilities according to standard operating procedures. + Provide care to critical animals in the Intensive Care Unit. Triage and assess animal health and provide immediate care to emergency cases. Administer medications by oral, topical, and injectable routes of administration. Maintain animal health records. Perform colony inventory and quarantine of newly arrived animals. + Collect specimens such as blood and feces and perform diagnostic testing on samples such as parasite checks and identification. + Prepare bills for treatments and medications used to provide clinical care. + Prepare daily treatment roster of ongoing cases using the computer. + Inventory, stock, and maintain facilities involved in the clinical care of animals. + Perform additional duties and assigned. Qualifications + Technician, Veterinary Senior - Associate's degree and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. + Technician, Veterinary Anesthesia - Associate's degree and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Application Requirement + A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV ; multiple documents are allowed. This position is classified as

Created: 2026-03-11