Veterinary Technician Iv

Veterinary Technician IVDivision of Veterinary Medicine

Location: Covington, LA

Summary

With general or minimal 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. Is capable of consistently producing quality work with minimal supervision or direction while demonstrating exceptional ability or knowledge in areas of specialization such as interventional/preventative veterinary medical care, anesthesiology and postoperative care, quarantine and rederivation, or health surveillance. May supervise Veterinary Technicians and animal care technicians. 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 TNPRC. Failure to report to work when requested by supervisor or manager will result in disciplinary action as outlined by the Staff Handbook.

Required Qualifications

•High School Diploma or equivalent and six years of experience as a Veterinary TechnicianOR•High School Diploma 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 experienceOR•Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences (i.e. animal science, anthropology, biology, zoology) and three years Veterinary Technician experience.•Certification as an AALAS Laboratory Technician (LAT)•Specific precautions and/or immunization against potentially hazardous agents are required.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A