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Veterinary Technician IV

Employer
Tulane University
Location
Covington, LA

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Veterinary Technician IVTNPRC - Veterinary Medicine

Location: Covington, LA

Summary

With general or minimal supervision, assists veterinarians and researchers in diagnostic, surgical and preventative procedures, as well as radiology, animal care, and medical treatments.  Observes animals in assigned areas and reports abnormalities, sickness, or injury.  Assists with postoperative care and monitors the condition of assigned animals.  Maintains required records including data collection and entry.  Assists with inventory of medical, pharmacy and sterile supplies.  Provides non-surgical technical assistance to researchers as directed.  Assists with scheduling and study planning. Is capable of consistently producing quality work with minimal supervision or direction while demonstrating exceptional ability or knowledge in areas of specialization such as interventional/preventative veterinary medical care, anesthesiology and postoperative care, quarantine and rederivation, or health surveillance.  May supervise veterinary technicians and animal care technicians. Performs related responsibilities as required.  May be required to be on after hours call.  Weekend and holiday work may be required.

 

May be designated as essential personnel during a storm/natural disaster.  If required to work during a closure, employee must provide accurate and current contact information and is responsible for maintaining communication with TNPRC.  Failure to report to work when requested by supervisor or manager will result in disciplinary action as outlined by the Staff Handbook.

 

Failure to meet established performance standards in the performance of the job duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description (or as otherwise assigned); and/or failure to interact courteously and tactfully with managers, co-workers, customers and/or vendors such that productivity or departmental morale suffers will result in management's taking the appropriate disciplinary action as outlined in the Staff Handbook.

               

Employee attendance must meet established work schedules.  Faithfulness in coming to work, being on time, planning absences in advance when possible, and calling in when unavoidably detained from reporting for work is an essential requirement of the job.

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience as a veterinary technician
OR

  • High school diploma and eight years of experience as an Animal Care Technician
OR

  • Graduation from a two-year veterinary technician program and four years of veterinary technician experience
OR

  • Bachelor's degree in biological sciences (i.e. animal science, anthropology, biology, zoology) and four years of veterinary technician experience.
  • Certification as an AALAS Laboratory Technologist (LATg)
  • Specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents are required.

Preferred Qualifications

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