Job no: 514690
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Agriculture/Life Science/Vet Medicine, Veteran's Preference Eligible
Department:28334050 - VM-NECROPSY/DISPOSAL

Veterinary Necropsy Assistant- CARE

The University Of Florida Veterinary Hospital Necropsy/Disposal Service is looking to fill a position for a Veterinary Necropsy Assistant. The Necropsy/Disposal Service is responsible for handling all animal remains to process for both the College of Veterinary Medicine and the Veterinary Hospitals. Duties include but not limited to;

• This is a full-time 40-hour CARE position with hours that will vary depending on coverage needed. Typically, these will be shifts between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm Sunday through Saturday. May require weekend coverage.
• Assisting with necropsy cases from intake through processing, keeping laboratory supplies ready, and maintaining lab cleanliness.
  • Filing samples and related materials from completed cases, computer entry of results, QC entries and digester load runs.
  • Empty and clean a computerized tissue digester used for the disposal of animal remains.
• The position requires a good level of customer service skills and the ability to solve problems while following procedures.
• Loading and unloading tissue digester and working with various equipment
  • Using a hoist to load and unload a tissue digester
  • Cleaning the equipment after loading
  • Cleaning the coolers
  • Cleaning the necropsy area with disinfectants
• Tissue Processing
  • Assisting in the necropsy and disposal process. This includes showing students basic necropsy techniques and assisting the pathologist and residents during a necropsy
  • Processing patients for cremation and working closely with outside cremation companies
  • Participates in infectious disease necropsies and taking samples to the Alachua County Health Department when needed
  • Sharpening knives with a wet stone and steel
  • Preparing various chemical solutions
• Customer assistance and administrative support
  • Working with computers (scanning inventory) and bagging tissue
  • Stocking lab areas with specific supplies when needed
  • Talking to potential and current clients to assess needs and resolve issues
• Other duties as required

$15.00 per hour, commensurate with education and experience

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience, including customer service and computer records maintenance.

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In order to be considered applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and references when applying for this position.

This is a CARE position offering limited benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

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Advertised: 29 Jan 2021 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 02 Feb 2021 Eastern Standard Time