Veterinary Technologist
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Job Location:
Phoenix, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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. 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.
This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.
Qualifications
Associates degree in Veterinary Technology Veterinary Technologist State Certification as Assistant Laboratory Animal Technologist or Laboratory Animal Technologist through the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science is desirable. Must be able to follow oral and written directions. Must have the ability to organize and carry out medical and surgical techniques independently. Good manual dexterity and be able to meet the physical requirements of the position. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays. Must be able to work well with others.
Key Skills
- Veterinary Experience
- Animal Care
- Communication skills
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Animal Handling
- Animal Restraint
- Experience Administering Injections
- Catheterization
- Medication Administration
- Venipuncture Experience
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