Vet Med Tech Operations Assistant

Position Description

Definition:

Assist in providing maintenance and care of animals in CFCC VMT Program population; perform various facility operational and clerical duties related to the Veterinary Medical Technology program.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

Receives direct supervision and/or technical direction from the Program Director, Veterinarian Medical Technology. May occasionally receive general supervision from full-time instructional staff. Exercises no right supervision.

Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures in accordance with CFCC policies and guidelines, including the CFCC Veterinary Medical Technology Animal Care guidelines.
• Maintain records on animal care, student attendance, performance, and produce summary reports.
• Ensure safety of animals.
• Perform animal care duties as needed.
• Order animal supplies and materials as necessary and produce receipt reports.
• Maintain animal records according to IACUC and accreditation requirements
• Attend meetings as required; assuring compliance with IACUC.
• Ensure compliance with rules and regulations of the VMT program and IACUC.
• Direct the care and maintenance of animals in the facility.
• Capture and restrain animals as necessary for treatment and transport.
• Assist faculty with capture, restraint, handling and medication of animals.
• Follow faculty instructions and provide basic first aid to animals when needed.
• Operate veterinary equipment including sanitation equipment, appliances, restraint devices, and delivery of medications by various routes.
• Operate office equipment including computers, printers and copiers.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Assist instructors with preparing supplies and transport of supplies as needed for VMT course Labs.
• Coordinate with faculty the use and maintenance of equipment and facilities assigned to the program.
• Demonstrate competence regarding the handling of hazardous materials, and hazardous waste.

Other Important Functions:

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Knowledge of:

• Animal care, handling, and husbandry
• Small animal behavior, mainly rodents, rabbits, cats and dogs

Ability To:

• Interpret and apply College goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Communicate concisely and respectfully, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
  • Making observations
  • Reading and writing
  • Communicating with others
  • Operating assigned equipment
  • Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which include the following:
  • Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
  • Operating assigned equipment
  • Handling varied tasks simultaneously
  • Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:
  • Making sound decisions
  • Responding to questions
  • Demonstrating intellectual capabilities.

Minimum Education/Training:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License

Minimum Experience:

• One year professional experience working in an animal care setting (kennels, veterinary office, humane society, etc.).

Preferred Education/Training, Experience, Skills:

• Completion of two years of college coursework in biology or related field or equivalent is preferred
• Valid First Aid certification preferred

Supplemental Information

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.
• Candidates are required to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If highest level of education is High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.
• Candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master's degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
• To claim veterans' preference, all eligible persons shall submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to Human Resources during the application process. Human Resources will verify eligibility.