Veterinary Research Technician
- University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Full Time
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:
B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY
Salary Range:
$20.192 - $30.288/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)
7. Ability to understand and follow specific instructions, procedures and/or SOPs . (E)
8. Basic knowledge of supplies, equipment, and inventory control. (E)
9. Ability to observe, assess, and report animal health concerns. (E)
10. Basic knowledge of pre-operative, intraoperative and post-operative procedures. (E)
11. Basic understanding of local, state, and federal regulations as related to animal biomedical research. (E)
12. Ability to maintain animal health records. (E)
13. Understanding of sterile technique. (E)
14. Basic ability to perform routine maintenance and repairs on veterinary and/or animal husbandry facilities/ equipment. (E)
15. Ability to perform technical and clinical service work with a variety of species of animals. (E)
16. 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:
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:
B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY
Salary Range:
$20.192 - $30.288/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)
7. Ability to understand and follow specific instructions, procedures and/or SOPs . (E)
8. Basic knowledge of supplies, equipment, and inventory control. (E)
9. Ability to observe, assess, and report animal health concerns. (E)
10. Basic knowledge of pre-operative, intraoperative and post-operative procedures. (E)
11. Basic understanding of local, state, and federal regulations as related to animal biomedical research. (E)
12. Ability to maintain animal health records. (E)
13. Understanding of sterile technique. (E)
14. Basic ability to perform routine maintenance and repairs on veterinary and/or animal husbandry facilities/ equipment. (E)
15. Ability to perform technical and clinical service work with a variety of species of animals. (E)
16. 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:
Job ID: 519878669
Originally Posted on: 5/4/2026
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