Veterinarian Technician

divh2Veterinarian Technician/h2pIntegrated Resources, Inc is a premier staffing firm recognized as one of the tri-states most well-respected professional specialty firms. IRI has built its reputation on excellent service and integrity since its inception in 1996. Our mission centers on delivering only the best quality talent, the first time and every time. We provide quality resources in four specialty areas: Information Technology (IT), Clinical Research, Rehabilitation Therapy and Nursing./ppJob title: Veterinarian Technician/ppLocation: Minneapolis, MN Duration: 3+months (possibility of extension) Shift: Tuesday-Friday 9:30am - 8:00pm/ppPossess extensive knowledge in specialized functions of veterinary technician duties with the ability to perform a variety of veterinary technician and general husbandry duties using the appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs) required in the area./ppThis position requires professional judgment and independent initiative in determining work methods and may have full responsibility of projects that can be extremely complex in nature./ppThis position works under direct supervision in a team environment./ppUnderstand and be committed to the Healthcare Mission and PRL Vision and Values/ppKnow and maintain compliance with GLP, FDA, USDA, AAALAC, IACUC, and all other applicable regulations and guidelines as they apply to the non-clinical research environment./ppAdhere to standard operating procedures, work instructions, department guidelines, policies, and study protocols when completing the following:/pulliAnimal Husbandry/liliAnimal Handling/liliAnimal Observation/liliDocumentation/liliData Collection/liliHousekeeping/liliStocking Supplies/liliMaintain and Operate Equipment/liliMedication Calculation and Administration/liliSample Collection/liliAnimal Treatments/liliPatient Care and Pain management/liliPre and Post-Operative Care/liliAnimal Recovery/liliAssist Vet with Emergency Procedures/liliAssess and Interpret Physiological Changes/liliPerform Emergency CPR/liliRecover Health Compromised Animals from Anesthesia and Surgery/liliCritical Patient Care/li/ulpParticipate in the overall function of the Research Operations department which may include:/pulliLate shift coverage/liliAnimal/employee training/liliStudy support/liliProcess improvement processes/liliSupport of department goals/li/ulpPerform computer and clerical functions to ensure organized and accurate reporting of animal observations, tasks, and data collection./ppThe Technician IV position is expected to assist the team in the completion of daily tasks as individual duties are completed./ppMaintain professional growth and development./ppPerform other related duties as requested./ppAble to read, understand and follow department and facility procedures and policies./ppDemonstrate legible handwriting./ppExperience handling multiple animal species./ppExperience working independently and in a team environment./ppExperience communicating individually and within a team./ppExperience working with computer applications and web-based applications./ppAssociate Degree Veterinary Technician or Bachelor Degree in the Veterinary Technology field/pp5+ years of experience working in animal research/animal care./ppA positive attitude about the use of animals in research./ppAdvanced knowledge of animal anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and anesthesia./ppAdvanced knowledge and experience in post-operative care, critical patient care, and pain management./ppAdvanced knowledge and experience in emergency response./ppAdvanced veterinary technical skills./ppAdvanced knowledge and understanding of anesthesia and patient monitoring equipment./ppKnowledge of animal and human disease states./p/div