Description

Summary

With general supervision, assists veterinarians and researchers in diagnostic, surgical and preventative procedures, as well as radiology, animal care, and medical treatments. Observes animals in assigned areas and reports abnormalities, sickness, or injury. Assists with postoperative care and monitors the condition of assigned animals. Maintains required records including data collection and entry. Assists with inventory of medical, pharmacy and sterile supplies. Provides non-surgical technical assistance to researchers as directed. Assists with scheduling and study planning. Performs related responsibilities as required. May be required to be on after hours call. Weekend and holiday work may be required. Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific cautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.

May be designated as essential personnel during a storm/natural disaster. If required to work during a closure, employee must provide accurate and current contact information and is responsible for maintaining communication with TNBRC. Failure to report to work when requested by supervisor or manager will result in disciplinary action as outlined by the Staff Handbook.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 lbs
• Must have basic computer skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Must have the ability to work with nonhuman primates and other laboratory animal species without jeopardizing the health of said nonhuman primates and other laboratory animal species
• The TNBRC maintains biosafety level 3 facilities and performs work on diverse infectious agents many of which can cause serious disease in humans if standard operating procedures, including use of appropriate personal protective equipment, are not followed
• Depending on agent specific risk assessments individuals maybe offered, or in some cases required to have vaccinations against the relevant agents.
• If this position is assigned to work in ABSL3 containment areas there will be additional minimum requirements including some or all of the following:
• Must pass a US Department of Justice Security Risk Assessment for access to select biological agents and toxins
• Ability to perform job duties while wearing respiratory protection
• Must participate in drug and alcohol program and be in compliance with TNBRC drug and alcohol policy

Required Education and/or Experience

The required education and experience for each level is listed below:

Veterinary Technician I

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience as a veterinary technician

OR

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience as an Animal Care Technician and certification as an AALAS ALAT

OR

• High school diploma or equivalent and three years of experience as an Animal Care technician

OR

• Graduation from a two-year veterinary technician program

OR

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

Veterinary Technician II

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience as a veterinary technician

OR

• High school diploma or equivalent and three years of experience as an Animal Care Technician and certification as an AALAS ALAT

OR

• High school diploma or equivalent and three years of experience as an Animal Care technician

OR

• Graduation from a two-year veterinary technician programand one year of veterinary technician experience

OR

• Bachelor's degree in a related fieldand three years of veterinary technician experience

Veterinary Technician III

• High school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience as a veterinary technician

OR

• High school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience as an Animal Care Technician and certification as an AALAS ALAT

OR

• Graduation from a two-year veterinary technician program and two years of veterinary technician experience

OR

• Bachelor's degree in a biological science and four years of veterinary technician experience

Veterinary Technician IV

• High school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience as a Veterinary Technician

OR

• High school diploma or equivalent and eight years of experience as an Animal Care Technician

OR

• Graduation from a two-year veterinary technician program and four years of Veterinary Technician experience

OR

• Bachelor's degree in a biological sciences and three years of Veterinary Technician experience; certification as an AALAS Laboratory Technician (LAT)

Preferred Qualifications

• AALAS ALAT certification