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Temple University

Senior vet technician

Philadelphia, PA, United States

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Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 7, 2026

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Description

Temple University's Central Animal Facilities department is searching for a

Senior Vet Tech!

Become a part of the Temple family, and you will have access to the following:

Full medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

11 Paid Holidays

Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE

A generous retirement plan and so much more!

PTEA Union Rate

Senior Veterinary Technician

(V17) $31.56

A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Position Summary

This position is for a senior veterinary technician who has experience working with various species of large and small animals. The veterinary technician will be responsible for daily health checks, administering medications through various routes, performing and monitoring anesthesia, and assisting staff veterinarians, including following directions given by the department veterinarians.

The incumbent will work independently and in teams in overall management of the ULAR animal colonies, as well as maintain work areas and provide support for research personnel. They will provide preventive health and perioperative care with accompanying record keeping. They will provide instruction to research technicians and students as required. They will be involved in the planning, executing, and analyzing data from ULAR-generated research projects. They will perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions of Position

Surgical suite and support area:

Provide pre-, peri-, and post-operative animal care with associated husbandry
Purchase and maintenance of drugs, supplies and equipment
Surgery setup including disinfection and autoclaving of supplies, equipment and rooms
Proper record keeping including SOPs, drug usage, and medical records
Maintenance of surgery O.R.s, procedure rooms and prep areas
Proper medical waste disposal and final disposition of animals
Responsible for assigning fees and chargebacks for all Veterinary Service Requests

Preventive Health:

Rodent animal health surveillance and record keeping
Rodent and non-rodent physical examinations and record keeping
Special treatments and post-operative care
Environmental and equipment monitoring, e.g. anesthesia machines, autoclaves

Training (research and ULAR staff):

Proper animal oversight, including general physical exams and identification of sick or injured animals.
Anesthesia, rodent and non-rodent
Dosing and blood collection techniques
Zoonotics, allergies, and biohazards

Technical Support:

Treatment regimens
Tissue collection for laboratory testing
Support ULAR research projects
Perform necropsy procedures and prepare specimens

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

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Skills

Work independently
Research
Record keeping
Allergies
Technical support
Perform laboratory tests

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