Veterinary Technician - Part Time

Technician roles are posted at all levels 1, 2, and Senior and will be filled based on skills, certifications, and experience. Role Summary The Veterinary Technician I will engage in assisting veterinarians with animal wellness examinations and animal medical care. This is a non-exempt position and has no supervisory responsibilities. 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 Coachability Teamwork Adaptability/Flexibility 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.