Veterinary Technician - Animal Resource Core

				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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