Office of Animal Resources - Sr. Veterinary Technician
 University of Missouri-Columbia | |
parental leave, paid time off
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 United States, Missouri, Columbia | |
| 801 Conley Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Jul 14, 2026 | |
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Hiring Department
Office of Animal Resources Job Description
The Office of Animal Resources is pleased to announce the opening of Sr. Veterinary Technician. The primary purpose of this position is to provide support for the veterinary care of research animals and expand the research support services provided by the Office of Animal Resources (OAR). This position will work with laboratory animal veterinarians to provide care for rodent health issues. This position will also assist with investigator support activities across campus including anesthesia monitoring, technical procedures like blood collection, injections and gavage, and surgical support. Job duties include, but are not limited to the following: -Veterinary care support (rodents)-Addressing rodent health issues (documenting checks and information on rodent medical records, communicating with veterinary and research staff on cases), performing nail and teeth trims, administering medications and fluids, euthanasia, necropsy. -PI technical support (large animals)-anesthesia, blood collection, injections, surgical support. -Office clerical work-maintaining health records and campus anesthesia records (organizing and filing records). -Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Shift
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., occasional nights and weekends Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology Program. Licensure as a Registered Veterinary Technician in the State of Missouri, or eligibility to obtain Missouri Licensure within 6 months after start date. Must have 5 years of experience in a general veterinary practice or three years in a progressive specialty or Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications are a Veterinary Technician or 2 years of experience in the field of laboratory animal medicine, a research lab, or related veterinary field. Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $17.40 - $28.00 per hour Grade: GGS 007 University Title: Senior Veterinary Technician Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR. Application Materials
Application, resume, and cover letter Sponsorship Information
Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278. | |