Research Vet Technician - Large and Small Animal (NAMSA Talent Building Community)

Job Title

Dispenser for medications as prescribed by veterinarian and/or protocol specifications.

Job Description

Dispenses medications as prescribed by veterinarian and/or protocol specifications.
Performs and documents a variety of activities, including but not limited to, routine clinical observations, charting of physiological data and animal health status, taking study-required animal weights, documentation of maintenance medicine administration, etc.
Administers start-up medications, monitors the fasting of animals and clinical observations.
Monitors animals during their critical recovery phase on the days following surgery, including performing TPRs (temp, pulse, and respiration), auscultation of the heart and lungs, assessing pain of animals at incision sites, changing wound dressings and administering medications.
Performs intravenous blood draws.
Performs preventive health maintenance such as administering maintenance medications, administering anthelmintics and vaccinations, ointment applications, hoof and nail trims including sedation as needed, bathing, and ear cleaning.
Performs all aspects of veterinary care and general husbandry procedures according to established procedures, guidelines and study protocols that meet the acceptable criteria of the veterinarian.
Communicates with veterinary staff, supervisor and study directors regarding living conditions and medical status of animals.
Assists with training newer large animal research technicians.
Assists with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Technical Competencies

Associate of Science in Veterinary Technology or 4 years of related experience required.
Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline is preferred.
Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or ALAT certification is preferred.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to, and must handle and come in contact with, a variety of large and small livestock, domestic and laboratory animals, as well as their blood and body fluids. The employee is frequently exposed to sharps, wet conditions (non-weather) and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to fluoroscopy, required to work with in a Bio-Safety-Level 2 (BSL2) environment, and on rare occasions is exposed to faxitron x-ray imaging. The employee may occasionally be exposed to gasses such as CO2 and isoflurane, and zoonotic diseases.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and frequently loud. Hearing protection is required in designated areas and when performing specific tasks.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, grasp, hold and manipulate equipment with hands, stoop, crouch, and kneel. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds with assistance. The employee may be required to view computer monitors and stand for extended periods of time.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, the ability to see a full range of colors, the ability to adjust focus, exceptional spatial acuity and visual-kinesthetic coordination.

Pay Range

Pay Range Minimum: $18.32
Pay Range Target: $30.00
Pay Frequency: Hourly

Please Note: Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills.

NAMSA is an equal employment opportunity company.

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