Veterinary Technician III

• Performs clinical health rounds to observe the health and well-being of laboratory animals and reports abnormalities to the facility veterinarian.
• Acts independently and with sound judgment to triage new clinical cases for appropriate veterinary care.
• Administers medication and treatments as directed. Evaluates responses to treatment.
• Maintains pertinent health records (written and electronic) on laboratory animals; this includes general health, date of birth, vaccinations, medications, and other relevant health data.
• Collects biological samples for diagnostic analysis and evaluation.
• Assists investigators and/or veterinarians with surgeries, including administration and monitoring of anesthesia, administration of medication including injections, and point of care clinical pathology.
• Provides post-operative nursing care ensuring recovery from anesthesia is satisfactory and incisions and sutures are intact.
• Performs emergency and critical care support under the direction of the veterinarian.
• Assists with necropsy procedures.
• Maintains veterinary care areas including cleaning, inventory, ordering and stocking supplies, crash carts, and kits.
• Performs training in standard veterinary and research technical procedures to a variety of audiences.
• Assists the veterinary staff in assuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and institutional policies pertaining to biomedical and agricultural research using animals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to perform a clinical examination of lab animals.
• Ability to effectively communication with peers, supervisors, and research personnel.
• Ability to prepare and take care of medical equipment and supplies.
• Ability to perform animal vital signs assessment and monitoring.
• Ability to collect samples and complete laboratory tests.
• Ability to administer vaccinations and medications to animals and dress wounds.
• Ability to keep the veterinary care premises clean and organized.
• Ability to update patient records.
• Knowledge of X-rays and diagnostic imaging.
• Knowledge of administering and monitoring anesthetic procedures.