Responsible for the initial receipt of animals, assessing their health condition and ensuring that all are healty and have the appropriate documentation. Orders supplies and completes necessary requisition forms for technical service charges. Maintains animal health records, requisitions, USDA receipts and dispositions. Assists in the training of animal care and research personnel in biomethodologies. The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job.
Incumbents perform other related duties assigned.
Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Accredited Veterinary Technician program. One year working in a veterinary practice. General knowledge of and ability to use diagnostic, surgical, and standard laboratory equipment such as radiology equipment, anesthesia machines, steam sterilizers, endoscopes, ECG machines. Employees in this job class may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.