Veterinary Technician I

Job Description

Job Description

Role Summary

The Veterinary Technician I will engage in assisting veterinarians with animal wellness examinations and animal medical care.

Role Responsibilities

• Record clinical observations and data in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
• Assist attending/staff veterinarian(s) with veterinary examinations
• Conduct treatments of animals under veterinary care, including calculation of drug doses and administration of drugs via all routes
• Collect samples (blood, urine, feces, and other samples as needed), and perform basic analyses or arrange for external testing according to veterinarian's direction
• Perform initial triage of veterinary patients when an attending/staff veterinarian(s) is not available
• Perform anesthesia, including but not limited to assessing anesthetic depth, intubation/extubation, use of anesthesia machines. Use patient warming and monitoring systems.
• Perform sterile and non-sterile scrub of procedure/sample collection sites
• Assist in surgery
• Perform euthanasia
• Other duties as assigned

Role Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• LVT OR AS/BS in veterinary technology OR 1 year experience in veterinary or laboratory animal science required.
• ALAT/LAT/LATG certification preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records systems preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office core applications and the ability to learn and use additional applications.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to handle common laboratory species
• Basic understanding of laboratory operations and data collection preferred.

Behavioral Expectations

• Team Player
• Adaptable
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

Special Requirements

• This role works predominately in a laboratory setting. There will be exposure to animal pathogens and chemicals. There will be handling of, and/or exposure to, animal tissues and zoonotic organisms.
• Ability to don and wear personal protective gear, including N95 masks and respirators.
• Physical activity includes lifting (up to 50lbs), carrying (up to 40lbs for up to 50 feet), pushing/pulling (up to 75lbs force), reaching, gripping/pinching, standing, and ascending ladders without restriction.
• Ability to work beyond typical work schedule including, but not limited to, evenings, weekends, extended shifts with short notice.