Veterinary Technician - Animal Resource Core - Nationwide Children's Hospital

General Description: Assist veterinarian, veterinary team lead and senior veterinary technician in providing veterinary care for a variety of laboratory animal species and technical support for research protocols.

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PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess and treat animal health conditions and provide technical support for research protocols. 
• Assist during surgical, imaging and diagnostics procedures. 
• Possess a basic understanding of injectable and inhalant anesthesia, airway maintenance, anesthetic monitoring and emergency intervention and pre and post-operative care.
• Provide and follow up on treatments as prescribed or delegated by veterinarian or senior veterinary technician 
• Assist the Veterinary Team Lead in duties assigned including preparation/clean up/maintenance of supplies/equipment in surgical and research areas and operating room before and after procedures. 
• Provide weekend husbandry and veterinary care on a rotational basis. 
• Responsible for initiation and maintenance of animal clinical case records.
• Documentation should be accurate, timely, and complete. 
• Communicate with husbandry and research staff on animal health conditions.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regulatory 
• Assist Veterinary Team Lead in facility audits and ensure inspection readiness.
• Help prepare the program for triennial AAALAC accreditation.
• Requirements
  • Completes required RINCH safety training and tuberculosis and occupational health screening on an annual basis. 
  • Knowledgeable of the safety precautions practiced by animal technician personnel when dealing with the various research animal species.
  • Remains familiar with Animal Resources Core (ARC) procedures, including emergency response procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Education:

• Bachelor or Associate degree in a relevant subject (biology, animal sciences etc) is required.
• Bachelor or Associate degree in veterinary technology is preferred.
• ALAT/LAT or RVT certification preferred.

Skills and Experience:

• Ability to administer vaccinations; perform phlebotomy; and handle, dose, and obtain biologic samples from rats, mice and large animals. 
• Knowledgeable in federal animal welfare regulations and AAALAC accreditation standards.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word and Outlook (email).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• The ability to work as a team member and independently is required.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Note frequency as constantly (67-100%)
• frequently (34-66%) and occasionally (0-33%) for each requirement.
• Also note any lifting requirements with pound limit.
• Typing on computer - Occasionally (0-33%)
• Using phone - Occasionally (0-33%)
• Sitting - Frequently (34-66%)
• Standing - Constantly (67-100%)
• Lifting, Pushing, & Pulling up to 50 pounds - Occasionally (0-33%)
• Walking - Frequently (34-66%)
• Pressure in this position will vary depending on the workload.
• The workload will be heavy but manageable most of the time.
• Pressure may arise due to deadlines associated with research type, personnel availabilities and constraints around investigative staff’s clinical and other commitments.
• The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet