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University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleVeterinary Services Tech I - ClinicalRequisition NumberRE52733Working TitleDepartment Name40832:Laboratory Animal ResourcesWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level41Salary Range$15.83-25.30/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education

AA

Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience

1 yr

Required License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsRequires heavy lifting, pushing or pulling of objects over 50 pounds; animal handling (including carcasses); risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; exposure to temperature extremes, cuts/punctures, and bloodborne/airborne pathogens. Able to work in hot, wet areas and wear personal protective clothing.ShiftMonday Friday; 7:00 am 3:30 pm (40 hours per week); This position is required to participate in weekend, after hours, Holiday and on-call rotations. Mandatory overtime may be required to meet staffing needs.Job SummaryThe Veterinary Services Tech I Clinical provides routine and essential animal care under the direction of the Supervisor. This position performs basic and routine animal caretaking duties for a variety of species, including mice and other rodents, nonhuman primates, pigeons, dogs, and additional research animals as assigned. The role also supports animal health monitoring, experimental surgery preparation, and general veterinary care activities.

Staff in this position will receive training in all facilities and may be rotated across locations based on scheduling and operational needs. Occasional mandatory overtime may be required to ensure adequate staffing and to provide necessary care and treatment for animals.

All work must be performed in strict compliance with DLAR Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including all safety protocols and regulatory guidelines. The Veterinary Services Tech I is responsible for promptly reporting any deviations from SOPs or any nonroutine situations to the Supervisor. Consistent attendance, punctuality, and adherence to scheduled break times are essential requirements of the role.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesMS Windows, Word, OutlookDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceBA or BS Degree or its equivalent is preferred along with AALAS certification at LATg or ASR1 or RVT. 1 year animal care experience, animal husbandry (laboratory animal husbandry preferred) or equivalent experience directly related to care, use, handling and treatment of animals in a paid position. Valid KY Driver's license preferred.Deadline to Apply01/16/2026Our University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please indicate your paid employment experience working with laboratory animals.
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years
2. * Are you willing to work with animals (mice)?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Please describe your animal-handling experience in a research lab environment,including the types of animals you have worked with and your responsibilities.

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * Rate your level of expertise in using Microsoft Office Suite (Work, Windows, Excel and PowerPoint).
   • None
   • Basic
   • Average
   • Proficient
   • Expert
5. * Relate an experience where you taught someone how to do something related to animal care. For example, you might have trained someone to complete an unfamiliar task, like weighing an animal or giving medication to an animal via an injection.How did you determine whether or not the person learned what you were trying to teach?

   (Open Ended Question)

6. * The essential functions of this position will require you to push, pull or lift objects over 50lbs. Can you meet this requirement with or without reasonable accommodations?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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