Veterinary Technician Manager (Manager, Laboratory Animal Research)

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)’s Veterinary Resources program has an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Technician Manager.  We are looking for a highly motivated and well-experienced individual to lead our team of excellent Veterinary Technicians.  Veterinary Resources supports the use of animal models of human biology in translational biomedical research and discovery. With animal research, the similarities and differences among species are leveraged to better understand, diagnose, prevent, and treat human disease.  A collegial sharing of expertise between Veterinary Resources and other essential UMB departments and services (i.e., OAWA, IACUC, EHS, OHS) provides a safe, ethical, humane, and legal environment for the advancement of biomedical research. 

In this leadership role reporting to the Associate Director, the Veterinary Technician Manager will play a crucial part in managing daily operations of a fee-for-service veterinary unit, ensuring staff support, researcher satisfaction, and overall efficiency.  If you have a strong background in laboratory animal research or veterinary management, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on animal research across the University.

This is a full-time exempt position that will work Monday through Friday. Some schedule flexibility may be required.

BENEFITS (Exempt Regular):

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous paid leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).  

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Primary Duties:  

      ·     Manage a team of veterinary technicians, including training, scheduling, coordinating and delegating work, and monitoring and evaluating performance to promote maximum staff member benefit and effectiveness.

      ·     Manage, grow, and participate in a fee-for-service veterinary care unit in Veterinary Resources.

      ·     Manage veterinary supply inventory.

      ·     Provide veterinary technician and nursing care for research animals.

      ·     Use and oversee the use of electronic veterinary medical record software in managing animal health and veterinary care, use animal facility software for veterinary resources operations. 

     ·      Collaborate and consult with researchers regarding research protocols, animal health, and animal use.

     ·      Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:  

Education: Bachelor’s degree in biology, agriculture, veterinary science, biochemistry, chemistry, or field of study related to animal science.

Experience: Six (6) years of experience working with animals in a research laboratory setting or in an animal hospital, including four (4) years of multi-species clinical evaluation and/or procedures.  Experience with large animals and non-human primates preferred.

Supervisory Experience: Two (2) years of direct supervision or responsibility for training, work coordination, and monitoring the work of others.

Certification/Licensure: Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or AALAS Technician Certification (ALAT, LAT, LATG, or CMAR) preferred.

Other: May require training related to occupational safety and health, environmental compliance, shipping of hazardous materials and/or ionizing radiation.
May include working in biohazardous/select agents and/or in Animal Biosafety Level-3 Laboratories (ABSL-3) which require successful completion of Department of Justice security clearance for work with Select Agents and Toxins, as required by Federal regulation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

       ·       Experience supporting clinical care and research using laboratory animal species.

       ·       Experience providing surgical, anesthetic monitoring and post-operative support.

       ·       Proficiency with examinations, restraint, injections (IV, SC, IM, ID), catheter placement, intubation, wound management. 

       ·       Grasp of animal behavior, behavioral management, enrichment methods for various species and their overall welfare.

       ·       Computer proficiency including spreadsheet, word processing, and general computer skills are a must.

       ·       Nonhuman primate experience is a plus.

       ·       Biohazard experience is a plus.

       ·       Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Hiring Range: $96,000 – $108,000 per year (commensurate with education and experience).

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at [email protected] . 

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You may also contact [email protected] . Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.