Veterinary Technologist II-RPT

Veterinary Technologist II-RPT

Date Posted: 05/12/2026

General Description

Under general direction performs laboratory animal care and the maintenance of appropriate research conditions, performs specialized technical services for investigators.

Typical Duties

• Performs special husbandry needs required for animal experiments and disease control such as managing valuable colonies of transgenic mice, gene knockout and immunodeficient mice; responsible for establishing rodent breeding colonies, maintaining records, providing technical support involving identification, sampling for DNA analysis, anesthesia, injections and blood sampling.
• Recognizes and implements appropriate housing for specialized colonies.
• Maintains specialized containment equipment such as biological safety cabinets and ventilated racks.
• Instructs in species specific teaching modules.
• Implements strategies for problem ...