Medical College of Wisconsin

Position Description:

Every great life-changing discovery begins the same way—with new knowledge. It can change everything, from a single life to the future of entire communities. That’s why academic medicine, and the continuous pursuit of knowledge, is at the center of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) In the role of a Veterinary Technical Services Supervisor you will be working in our Research Office.

Purpose

Work independently under the direction of the Staff Veterinarian by directing daily veterinary services program, surgical facility management operations and/or animal health and welfare activities. Provide direction and guidance to animal health technicians to ensure successful achievement of the BRC’s mission in alignment with the BRCs vision and values and in a manner consistent with established policies and regulations.

Primary Functions

• Direct and perform daily veterinary services program activities, surgical facility support operations, and animal health and welfare activities to ensure performance is consistent with established policies and procedures (SOP’s).
• Responsible for supervision of the veterinary services staff including recruitment, hiring, orientation, training and development and performance evaluation. Mentor and direct staff to achieve division goals.
• Cooperate, coordinate and communicate with internal and external entities by using appropriate methods to comply with policies and regulations and ensure efficient facility operations. Act as a resource for investigators and support staff and comply with all aspects of the animal care and use program.
• Oversee surgical suite and other designated veterinary services program locations. Coordinate facility maintenance activities to minimize disruption of research activities. Monitor environmental conditions and resolve in collaboration with facilities and external contractors.
• Direct the scheduling of veterinary services, monitoring of the surgical suite environment, inventories, and surgical related waste disposal.
• Train animal health technicians to perform animal husbandry related functions, technical procedures and animal health and welfare activities to ensure that they are performed in a manner that is consistent with established policies and regulations.
• Under the direction of the BRC Training Manager, facilitate technical training for investigative staff and provide staff for designated workshops.
• Assist in collection and dissemination of data for managerial reports regarding facility utilization, staff labor allocation, and any other reports as may be required.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and institutional policies.
• Participate on appropriate committees relevant to the advancement of the program and the profession.
• Participate in the development and implementation of division policies, procedures and organizational tools to ensure compliance with MCW, state and federal standards.
• Assist in the development and management of relevant budget activities.
• Participate in BRC Quality Assurance activities. Implement and conduct quality assurance processes to ensure the highest standards.
• Champion BRC continuous improvement initiatives and actively promote a continuous improvement culture. Utilize quality improvement tools facilitate improvement of systems & processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

A thorough knowledge of the proper care of research animals, and the standards and regulations governing their use is required. Work requires resource management, problem solving, coordinating work activities, critical thinking, systems analysis, operations analysis, time management, writing, customer focus, building trust, communication, critical thinking, influencing skills, accuracy, attention to detail, active listening, and active learning skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to effectively direct the work of others and maintain a positive, cohesive team. Ability to set and communicate priorities; effectively planning and organizing the work of the group. Strong computer skills; computer and mobile device proficiency, particularly in the use of word processing, spreadsheet and email applications. Ability to adapt to changing priorities. Ability to maintain confidences. Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management. Compassion, patience, endurance.

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Preferred Schedule:

Full-time role with expectations for coverage during core business hours and flexibility required as necessary to accommodate business needs.

Position Requirements:

Specifications

Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on equivalent basis

Minimum Required Education: Associate degree

Minimum Required Experience: 5 years Preferred Education: Degree from an AVMA accredited veterinary technician program

Preferred Experience: Research Animal Facility or related

Field: Animal Science, Veterinary Technology or related field

Certification: Certified Veterinary Technician at time of hire required. Certification as a Laboratory Animal Technologist by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science at the time of hire is preferred. Certification must be achieved within 12 months of appointment.

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a full list of positions see: www.mcw.edu/careers

For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits

At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring – Collaborative – Curiosity – Inclusive – Integrity – Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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