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Asst Tech Lab Veterinary

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Job Profile Title:	Asst Tech Lab Veterinary
Job Code:	14814
Profile Title:	14814 Asst Tech Lab Veterinary
Grade / Band:	07
FLSA Status:	Non-Exempt
The Veterinary Technician/Research Coordinator position will provide veterinary and technical support to the attending veterinarian and animal care management team. This detail‐oriented position will be responsible for assisting the veterinarian in implementing a preventative health care program involving the SGDH animal collection.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Assist the veterinarian(s) in implementing a preventative health care program, in‐house testing and evaluation of biological samples, veterinary procedures and treatments, postmortem analysis and studies, conducting effective testing methods and procedures to ensure the health of the collection and comply with government regulations, and the coordination of all veterinary activities
Manage the movement, processing and testing of biological samples, initiate preparation of supplies and equipment for veterinary procedures and assist in preparation of animal transports
Procure, organize and maintain laboratory and veterinary equipment, pharmaceuticals, controlled substances and supplies
Participate in local, national and international professional veterinary and scientific organizations, and attend continuing education seminars
Ensure the safety of staff regarding bio‐hazards and zoonotic diseases, ensure full compliance with all related governmental organizations, safety policies and guidelines, and maintenance of veterinary medical records in accordance with USDA standards
Assist animal care staff in facilitation of the treatment and care of the animals and current husbandry procedures
Assist and coordinate current facility research needs, research vendors for sources of specialized veterinary and laboratory equipment
Procurement of veterinary and department supplies using corporate purchasing system
Frequent and effective communication with the Veterinarian and Animal Care department director
Perform other job‐related duties as requested

Required for All Jobs
Performs other job-related duties as requested
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Education
Education Level	Education Details	Required/ Preferred
High School Diploma or GED		Required

Work Experience
Experience	Experience Details	Required/ Preferred
2+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience	Academic or industry setting	Required
5+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience	Registered veterinary technician in practice or industry	Preferred

Additional Requirements
Details	Required/ Preferred
Work varied shifts, to include weekends and holidays	Required
Experience and proficiency with cytological evaluation and microscopy	Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KSAs
Able to effectively communicate in English, in both written and verbal forms
Basic knowledge or Proficiency of computer software to include Outlook, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as office equipment, i.e. telephone, copier, fax machine
Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all business contacts

Physical Requirements
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Requirement	N/A	Rarely	Occasionally	Frequently	Constantly	Weight/ w.p.m.
Balancing				X
Bending				X
Carrying __pounds				X		50
Clear speech - simple				X
Clear speech - complex				X
Climbing				X
Crawling				X
Crouching				X
Distant vision				X
Driving - auto/van				X
Driving - limousine
Flexibility - upper body				X
Flexibility - lower body				X
Hearing/Listening				X
Kneeling				X
Lifting __pounds				X		50
Near vision				X
Normal vision				X
Pushing/Pulling				X
Reaching				X
Sitting				X
Standing - 5 hours minimum				X
Stooping				X
Typing __w.p.m.				X		50
Walking				X

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected work environments.
Work Environment	N/A	Rarely	Occasionally	Frequently	Constantly
Communication - verbal				X
Communication - written				X
Confined area				X
Contacts - works alone				X
Contacts - works with others				X
Exposure to dust / dirt				X
Exposure to fumes / odors				X
Extreme cold				X
Extreme heat				X
Fast pace				X
Hazardous conditions - Chemicals				X
Hazardous conditions - high structures				X
Hazardous conditions - high voltage				X
Indoors				X
Noise levels - low to moderate				X
Noise levels - low to high				X
Office conditions				X
Outdoors				X
Restricted area				X
Smoke				X
__% Travel				X
Wet/Humid				X
Live Stream/ Video Recording

Mental Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected mental requirements.
Mental Requirement	N/A	Rarely	Occasionally	Frequently	Constantly
Analytical				X
Clerical				X
Comprehension				X
Crisis incidents				X
Customer service				X
Decision making				X
Fatigue				X
High pressure				X
Judgment				X
Long hours				X
Math skills - advance				X
Math skills - basic				X
Memorization				X
Organization				X
Perception				X
Reading - simple				X
Reading - complex				X
Repetition				X
Safety hazards				X
Tight deadlines				X
Writing - simple				X
Writing - complex				X