Allegheny Health Network · 4 hours ago
Surgical Research Veterinary Technician / SEIU - E
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expAllegheny Health Network is seeking a Surgical Research Veterinary Technician to assist Research Investigators in executing research protocols involving animals. The role includes providing peri-operative support, maintaining surgical instruments, and assisting in educational labs.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalMental HealthPrimary and Urgent Care
Responsibilities
Provides support and medical record documentation for animal care including daily rounds, physical exams, sample collection, diagnostic tests, health treatments, and research protocol interventions
Provides support and medical record documentation in pre-operative preparation, anesthesia management, patient monitoring, post-operative care for a variety of species according to departmental guidelines and protocol requirements
Provides assistance to physicians in the human cadaveric educational lab, including but not limited to, procuring and disposing of anatomic specimens, preparation and coordination of the labs, and assisting during labs
Maintains and stocks inventory and equipment for the animal operating rooms and anatomical lab services
Maintains surgical instruments and equipment by scheduling maintenance and keeping documentation
Performs sanitation of operating room and operating room support areas
Performs other duties as assigned or required
Qualification
Required
Graduate of a formal veterinary training program or bachelor's degree in animal science
2 years of experience in multidisciplinary biomedical research laboratory or veterinary clinic Clinically relevant human experience may also be accepted
Veterinary surgical nursing experience
Familiarity with sterile technique
Computer literate in Microsoft Suite products
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis
Preferred
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification
Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT or LVT)
Knowledge of animal welfare policy and regulations
Company
Allegheny Health Network
Allegheny Health Network is a healthcare facility specializing in primary care, neuroscience, and mental health services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.13MKey Investors
Greater Beneficial Union of PittsburghEden Hall FoundationHealth Resources and Services Administration
2025-04-04Grant· $0M
2025-03-26Grant· $0.33M
2023-09-25Grant· $2.8M
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Brian Parker
CQO & CLO
Donald Whiting
Chair, AHN Neurosurgery
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