Title: Veterinary Services Trainer & Enrichment Coordinator  

Location: Upper East Side  

Org Unit: Veterinary Services 

Work Days: Monday-Friday 

Weekly Hours: 35.00 

Exemption Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $63,661.00 - $68,800.00  

*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices 

Position Summary

Supports the animal resource program at both Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM) and Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK). This position has two principal roles: (1) conducts employee training, develops training materials, assesses training deficiencies, onboards new employees and provides continuing education to Veterinary Services (VS) staff and (2) provides oversight and development of RARC’s Enrichment Program. The time commitment is divided between 65-75% Training and 25-35% Enrichment.

Job Responsibilities Develops formal training programs for Veterinary Technicians (VT), Senior VT, and VS Specialists. Develops training guides and instructional documents. Documents and verifies completion of training for all Veterinary Service (VS) staff Oversees the Veterinary Technician Continuing Education Seminar Series, including schedule development and documentation of attendance. Provides training and oversight for participants in the Veterinary Services Experiential Learning Program. Conducts hands-on training for VS Staff & Research Staff to ensure that the care provided to laboratory animals is consistent with departmental, institutional, local, state and federal regulations, AAALAC accreditation standards & industry best practices. Keeps abreast of procedural and policy updates. Creates, reviews or updates SOPs and associated training modules. Provides training to staff on pertinent changes. Onboards new VS employees under the direction of the Head of VS and VS Managers. Maintains VS training catalog and training transcripts in the departmental learning management system. Under the direction of the Lead, eLearning &QA designs and develops web-based and hybrid training modules for VS staff. Conducts assessments of VS Staff to ensure compliance and avoid procedural drift. Administers clinical treatment to animals, collects diagnostic and environmental samples, and administers euthanasia as required to support VS operations. Serves as the non-human primate (NHP) Positive Reinforcement Training (PRT) Program Coordinator; includes training and documentation of training for all VS staff, research staff and animal care technicians. Under the oversight of the Clinical Veterinarians, observes animals that are pair or group housed and maintains documentation of pairing and exemptions. Maintains animal health records for documentation of behavioral problems, pairing, PRT, or special enrichment. Acts as a liaison between departments on topics related to enrichment. Assists with the development, implementation, and evaluation of enrichment programs for all species. Suggests improvements, conducts trials/evaluations of new materials/methods, presents findings, and implements changes. Conducts bi-monthly behavioral and enrichment assessments of all large animal species. Provides training to VS and H&O staff on job related aspects of the enrichment program. Participates in continuing education to remain current on best practices for training, laboratory animal enrichment, and NHP training. Education Bachelor's Degree in related field Experience

Approximately 5 years of related experience in the field of laboratory animal medicine.

 

Approximately 2 + years training experience is highly desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Experience with primate handling, primate behavior, and primate training techniques Experience with providing health care to common laboratory animal species Knowledge of adult training methodology and hands on technical training Strong aptitude in data input and data management in a learning management system. Licenses and Certifications AALAS certification at Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) or higher LATg certification preferred. Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Position requires the handling of animals (pigs, rabbits, rodents, non-human primates).

 

Potential exposure to animal bites and scratches, needles or other sharp instruments, infectious agents, radioisotopes, toxic chemicals and/or radiation.

 

Must be able to handle fractious animals.

 

Must be flexible to work long hours and provide essential staff functions as needed.

 

 

 

 

 

Weill Cornell Medicine is a comprehensive academic medical center that is committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery, and the education of future physicians and scientists in New York City and around the world. Our doctors and scientists - faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and the Weill Cornell Physician Organization - are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where an international campus offers a U.S. medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria and Turkey. Our medical practices serve communities throughout New York City, and our faculty provide comprehensive care at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Westchester Behavioral Health Center, and NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens. At Weill Cornell Medicine, we work together to treat each individual, not just their conditions or illnesses, as we strive to deliver the finest possible care for our patients - the center of everything we do. Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Weill Cornell Medicine provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to protected status, including race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.