Veterinary Technician (Marshall Islands) - Cape Canaveral FL
Veterinary Technician (Marshall Islands) - Cape Canaveral FL
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Job Description
Location: Deploying to the Marshall Islands
Job Summary:
Acuity is looking for a Veterinary Technician to support our contract in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The Veterinary Technician would be responsible for the overall health of domestic and feral animals on the island.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Examine animals to detect nature of diseases or injuries.
Inoculate animals against various diseases such as rabies and distemper.
Collect body tissue feces blood urine or other body fluids for examination and analysis.
Operate diagnostic equipment such as radiographic and ultrasound equipment.
Establish and conduct quarantine and testing procedures that prevent the spread of diseases to other animals or to humans and that comply with applicable government regulations.
Perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments and maintaining business records.
Inspect and test animals to detect the presence of communicable diseases.
Plan and execute animal nutrition and reproduction programs.
Inspect animal housing to determine cleanliness and adequacy.
Be available for oncall duties as required responding promptly to emergencies and providing care as necessary.
Performs miscellaneous jobrelated duties as assigned.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Qualifications:
Associates degree in Veterinary Technology and a current Veterinary Technician Certificate from an accredited university.
Minimum of two (2) years experience in private practice or the military.
Minimum of two (2) years experience in working independently and decisionmaking in canine and feline medical emergencies.
Minimum of two (2) years in maintaining canine and feline health records and canine and feline international health certificates.
Experience with a microchip program that scans reads and tracks canines and felines.
Proficiency in the use of basic word processing programs.
Must have a valid current U.S. Drivers License.
Must have a valid current U.S. Passport with no less than 6 months remaining before expiration.
Shall be proficient in the ability to speak write and communicate in English.
Requires a favorably adjudicated CNACI investigation conducted by the Department of Defense.
Must sign an International Assignment Agreement (IAA) and is bound to the terms and conditions of the IAA.
Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:
Must be confirmed by a medical examination to be medically and dentally fit in accordance with Acuity Medical Readiness Guidelines and Policies and/or as directed by the Client.
Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment; travel to Kwajalein is required by air.
Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color sex national origin age protected veteran status or disability status.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
