Overview:
General Description: Assist veterinarian, veterinary team lead and senior veterinary technician in providing veterinary care for a variety of laboratory animal species and technical support for research protocols.
Responsibilities:
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Assess and treat animal health conditions and provide technical support for research protocols.
* Assist during surgical, imaging and diagnostics procedures.
* Possess a basic understanding of injectable and inhalant anesthesia, airway maintenance, anesthetic monitoring and emergency intervention and pre and post-operative care.
* Provide and follow up on treatments as prescribed or delegated by veterinarian or senior veterinary technician
* Assist the Veterinary Team Lead in duties assigned including preparation/clean up/maintenance of supplies/equipment in surgical and research areas and operating room before and after procedures.
* Provide weekend husbandry and veterinary care on a rotational basis.
* Responsible for initiation and maintenance of animal clinical case records.
* Documentation should be accurate, timely, and complete.
* Communicate with husbandry and research staff on animal health conditions.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Regulatory
* Assist Veterinary Team Lead in facility audits and ensure inspection readiness.
* Help prepare the program for triennial AAALAC accreditation.
* Requirements
* Completes required RINCH safety training and tuberculosis and occupational health screening on an annual basis.
* Knowledgeable of the safety precautions practiced by animal technician personnel when dealing with the various research animal species.
* Remains familiar with Animal Resources Core (ARC) procedures, including emergency response procedures.
Qualifications:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Education:
* Bachelor or Associate degree in a relevant subject (biology, animal sciences etc) is required.
* Bachelor or Associate degree in veterinary technology is preferred.
* ALAT/LAT or RVT certification preferred.
Skills and Experience:
* Ability to administer vaccinations; perform phlebotomy; and handle, dose, and obtain biologic samples from rats, mice and large animals.
* Knowledgeable in federal animal welfare regulations and AAALAC accreditation standards.
* Ability to use Microsoft Word and Outlook (email).
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* The ability to work as a team member and independently is required.
MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
* Note frequency as constantly (67-100%)
* frequently (34-66%) and occasionally (0-33%) for each requirement.
* Also note any lifting requirements with pound limit.
* Typing on computer - Occasionally (0-33%)
* Using phone - Occasionally (0-33%)
* Sitting - Frequently (34-66%)
* Standing - Constantly (67-100%)
* Lifting, Pushing, & Pulling up to 50 pounds - Occasionally (0-33%)
* Walking - Frequently (34-66%)
* Pressure in this position will vary depending on the workload.
* The workload will be heavy but manageable most of the time.
* Pressure may arise due to deadlines associated with research type, personnel availabilities and constraints around investigative staff's clinical and other commitments.
* The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification.
EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
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