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Responsible for assisting the veterinarians in documentation, triage, and management of laboratory animal health cases. Also responsible for daily health observations, preventive health care, environmental enrichment and handling and restraining of laboratory animals.
Job Responsibility:
Assist veterinary staff in the documentation and triage of all animal health cases noted by technical staff and/or Attending Veterinarian
Perform routine veterinary technical skills including the following: Assess and follow-up on animal health concerns
Generate animal treatment records and perform, track and schedule follow-ups
Administration of various therapeutic measures by IV, IM, SQ, topical, oral routes, etc.
Bandage/wrapping techniques
Nail/teeth clipping/trimming
Venipuncture techniques
Perform radiographs as required
Daily walk through of animal rooms
Proficient animal restraint techniques
Monitor critical care animals (i.e., place IVs, monitor fluids, etc.)
Participate in colony management (new NHP processing, TB testing, collection of biological samples, routine health monitoring, etc.)
Monitor animal health, visually, and by following detailed schedules
Generate animal treatment records and perform, track and schedule follow-ups
Maintain appropriate medical records for each animal in accordance with study and regulatory requirements
Assist in maintaining accurate record keeping procedures for the veterinary department
Maintain and follow complex procedures to ensure appropriate animal health and treatment
Assist in keeping inventory and stocking the vet rooms (i.e., drugs and supplies)
Assist in organizing and maintaining the vet exam rooms
Responsible for tissue sampling, routine animal manipulations and administration of fluids or other treatments as required
May perform routine technical and husbandry functions (general housekeeping) on studies and must adhere to safety procedures
Assist in surgery and peri-surgery care, e.g. provide and monitor anesthesia, prepare surgical packs, administer supportive therapy
Perform all other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
Currently enrolled in a collegiate veterinary technology program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Training Activities or equivalent program in veterinary technology
0-2 years related experience working with animals in a pre-clinical laboratory or clinical setting
LVT license or Uncertified candidates must have Vet Tech in Training (VTIT)
Demonstrate understanding of Standard Operating Procedures
Excellent organizational, time management and recordkeeping skills
Basic word processing skills required
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Must be proficient in routine veterinary technical and husbandry techniques
Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa