Performs comprehensive clinical assessments of laboratory animals and accurately recognizes normal and abnormal clinical conditions.
Triages clinical cases, develops initial care plans within established protocols, and determines when consultation or escalation to a veterinarian is required.
Coordinates clinical case management from initial evaluation through resolution, ensuring timely reassessment, documentation, communication, and follow-up.
Coordinates activities among veterinarians, researchers, and animal care personnel.
Administers medications, treatments, anesthesia, and supportive care while evaluating response to treatment and modifying recommendations through consultation with veterinarians.
Maintains detailed, complete, accurate, and timely medical records using electronic and written systems.
Communicates clinical information accurately.
Collects diagnostic samples and performs point-of-care clinical testing to support veterinary diagnosis.
Identifies emerging clinical trends and proactively communicates concerns affecting animal welfare or research activities.
Program Coordination, Communication and Compliance:
Coordinates communication among veterinarians, investigators, animal care staff, and research personnel regarding clinical cases and treatment plans.
Ensures timely communication of clinical findings, recommendations, and case resolution.
Serves as a technical resource regarding clinical procedures, animal welfare, and veterinary practices.
Trains research and husbandry personnel in clinical techniques, animal observation, and veterinary procedures.
Assists veterinarians in maintaining compliance with institutional, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
Participates in development and continuous improvement of veterinary procedures, job aids, and clinical workflows.
Advanced Clinical & Surgical Support:
Assists veterinarians and investigators with anesthesia, surgery, perioperative care, emergency procedures, and intensive clinical support.
Monitors anesthesia and patient recovery while recognizing complications requiring intervention.
Performs emergency stabilization measures within scope of practice until veterinary intervention is available.
Assists with necropsy and diagnostic procedures.
May train and mentor staff in veterinary procedures and animal welfare practices.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to independently assess laboratory animal health and recognize abnormal clinical conditions.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent clinical cases while ensuring timely follow-up.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and determine when veterinary consultation or escalation is required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a high standard of clinical care.
Knowledge of laboratory animal medicine, anesthesia, analgesia, surgery, and clinical nursing principles.
Ability to lift up to 50lbs several times throughout the day and work in an environment that requires continuous bending, stooping, twisting, and turning.