Veterinary Technologist - Surgery Research
Veterinary Technologist - Surgery Research
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Job Description
Provides medical care to animals used in support of lab project goals.
Exercises independent professional judgment in the assessment of animal health and consults with veterinarians and investigators regarding appropriate diagnosis therapy and management.
Schedules and provides fee-for-service technical assistance to research personnel for animal-related procedures.
Assists in the planning implementation and modification of animal use in experiments.
Works directly with the veterinarians and interacts with staff residents medical students and other personnel using the animal facilities to exchange information and resolve problems.
Serves as a surgical tech in the operating room administering anesthesia and providing postoperative care.
Trains residents/fellows/temporary lab personnel in laboratory animal methodology.
Responsible for maintaining anesthetic surgical and radiological equipment and medical supplies including pharmaceuticals.
Additional duties may be assigned as the required to fulfill departmental responsibilities.
Qualifications
An associate degree in veterinary technology with two years experience with lab animal species and a Veterinary Technologist Certification is required. Experience with surgical research (mainly large animal) is preferred.
Certification as Laboratory Animal Technician or Laboratory Animal Technologist through the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science is desirable.
Must be able to follow oral and written directions with ease thrive in a team-based environment and have the ability to organize and carry out medical and surgical techniques independently.
This requires good manual dexterity and the ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.
This offers the potential for flexible hours but nights weekends and holidays will be required intermittently.
Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Must be U.S. citizen permanent resident refugee or asylee.
Employment Type
Full-Time
