Communication techniques and well developed communication skills become an important requirement at this level. The work requires considerable physical exertion. The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required.
Serious injury is possible.
Full supervision of work of others, including planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling the work. Includes formal evaluation of work of employees in the work unit. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Veterinary Technician I class where the work is of a more general paraprofessional level. Differs from the Animal Science Technician II class where the work is technical or supervisory animal care work. Differs from the Laboratory Technician series where the primary emphasis is on analytical and diagnostic laboratory work.