Veterinary Tech Supervisor

Job SummaryProvide medical care for chimpanzees under Attending Veterinarian's supervision and superviseveterinary technical staff.Education and Experience RequiredEducation: A degree in Veterinary Technology is preferred. An associate degree in a related field, orequivalent education combined with eight years of veterinary technician experience, may be considered inlieu of the degree requirement.Experience and skills: Five years Of progressively responsible veterinary/clinical experience with NHP,zoological, laboratory animal, wildlife, or exotic animal preferred. Three years working with chimpanzeespreferred. Demonstrated experience leading, training, mentoring, or supervising staff, as well asdeveloping team members' communication skills within and across animal care departments.Two vears supervisorv experience preferred:Duties and ResponsibilitiesThis job description outlines the primary responsibilities of the position but is not intended to be anexhaustive list. Responsibilities and duties may evolve to meet the changing needs and priorities Of theorganization.

• Assist veterinarian with physical exams, treatments and procedures, including the collection of samples for testing.Perform routine veterinary procedures under direction Of Veterinarian.Observe chimpanzees for detection of symptoms associated with disease.Dispense medication to chimpanzees under direction Of veterinarian.Assist during surgery and necropsies, including operation of equipment and preparation of tissue samples.Autoclave surgical instruments.Maintain cleanliness of vet clinicsPerform bi-weekly inspections Of veterinary clinicsOrder and stock veterinary suppliesRecord observations and may maintain chimpanzee medical records.Maintain medical equipment.Assist veterinarian or senior staff with sedation and recovery Of chimpanzees.Coordinate laboratory tests and shipment.Assist behavioral or husbandry staff as required, including participation in colony management decisions.Assist with evaluation Of data related to clinical cases. May assist with preparation of data for publication, presentation, or grants.Assist with educational programs. May lead programs.Work with Positive Reinforcement Training CoordinatorNet Tech Trainer to coordinate training of chimpanzees to cooperate during medical procedures.Serve as Supervisor to veterinary technical staffAssist with the hiring of veterinary staff and coordinate and/or train staff on primary responsibilities.Creation of work schedules, coaching and staff performance evaluationsTrain animal Care staff on veterinary techniques and procedures.May supervise and train volunteers.Perform related duties as required.PHYSICAL DEMANDSHave physical strength and agility (run, jump and climb)Abilityfor physical activity with the use of PPE for long periods indoors/outdoors in potentially extreme temperatures.Abilityto bend, crawl, stretch, twist, reach out, kneel, squat, sit, stoop, lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects-including overhead.Ability to stand for long periods of time.Ability to consistently lift —75 lbs. from floor to waist assisted.Ability to perform repetitive motions for long perlods of time.Ability to keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position, including height and unstable ground.Ability to ascend/descend ramps, stairs and/or ladders.Manual dexterityo Make fast, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists.o Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.o Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.o Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.o Assist with veterinary procedures and/or surgeriesNear and far visual acuityAbility to hear, understand and distinguish speech and/or other sounds.Ability to express or exchange ideas verbally-accurately, loudly and quickly.Educational multitaskingFocus on one source of sound and ignore others.Ability to quickly retain information and hear and write at the same timeAbility to enter text or data into a computer or other machine by means of a keyboard or touchscreen.Ability to dart an awake and active chimpanzee with restricted vision and/or shooting range.Comfortability within confined spacesOTHER REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONSMust be able to work both independently and within a team. Be open and receptive to embodying the Chimp Haven values of positivity and kindness, unity, adaptability, collaboration, and resiliency.Chimp Haven is a dangerous working environment with potential for animal bites, scratches and injury and exposure to chemical, biological, physical, environmental, infectious and psychosocial hazards including, but not limited to unpleasant odors, animal wastes, welding fumes, dust and allergens, animal tissues and body fluids, toxic chemicals, zoonotic diseases (tuberculosis, shigella etc.), and infectious agents (Hepatitis B, C, HIV, etc.).Weekend, holiday and night work may be necessary.Duties may require driving Chimp Haven's vehicles which requires a valid driver's license. Must also meet Chimp Haven's motor vehicle operating standards.Participation in a medical monitoring and surveillance program that includes hepatitis B and other inoculations is required.Safety training, equipment, clothing and supplies will be provided