About Our Opportunity:

The Laboratory Animal Veterinary Assistant will work as part of a pre-clinical studies team with the responsibility of assisting with studies involving laboratory animals. This position includes care of animals in a research setting as well as facility upkeep and maintenance. This position requires a person to be flexible, detail oriented and work with a team but also independently. The candidate must perform the necessary functions to fulfill research obligations while staying within animal use protocols and regulatory compliance.

Learn more about us: https://vet.purdue.edu/ctr/

What We’re Looking For:
Required:

• High School Diploma/GED. 
• Three years of experience working with animals in a research, clinical, or agricultural setting.
• Comfortable working with animals in a research setting. 
• Willingness to learn to work with and handle a variety of species. 
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English to effectively communicate and understand others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to learn and follow safety procedures; including the wearing of personal protective equipment as required.
• Ability to work as a reliable member in an established research team and willingness to learn new procedures. 
• Ability to learn to perform routine animal care and evaluate the general condition of study animals under guidance of experienced staff.
• Able to work well with others and work in a team environment.
• Ability to follow written preventative maintenance instructions for a variety of equipment.
• A valid US or Canadian driver’s license. 

Preferred:

• NAVTA Veterinary Assistant certification.
• AALAS certification. 
• Working knowledge of regulatory compliance issues in animal research.

Additional Information:  

• This position may require weekend and evening work, including late duties that are rotated among team members as business need.
• Due to this being a full-time, benefits eligible position, full-time undergraduate students are not eligible for this role. For student employment opportunities, CLICK HERE
• To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position   
• A background check will be required for employment in this position 
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime) 
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan 
• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply