Highmark Health · 10 hours ago
Surgical Research Veterinary Technician / SEIU - E
Pittsburgh PA, 15212, 320 E N Ave.
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expAllegheny Singer Research Institute is part of Highmark Health, and they are seeking a Surgical Research Veterinary Technician to assist Research Investigators in executing research protocols involving animals. The role involves providing peri-operative support and maintaining medical documentation for animal care and surgical procedures.
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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. (20%)
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. (40%)
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. (5%)
Maintains and stocks inventory and equipment for the animal operating rooms and anatomical lab services (15%)
Maintains surgical instruments and equipment by scheduling maintenance and keeping documentation. (10%)
Performs sanitation of operating room and operating room support areas. (10%)
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
Highmark Health
Highmark Health is an integrated health care delivery and financing network.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.75MKey Investors
Henry L. Hillman FoundationRichard King Mellon Foundation
2025-06-11Grant· $1.75M
2021-05-10Grant· $5M
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