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Emory Healthcare/Emory University Veterinary Technician III - School of Medicine, Division of Animal Resources in Atlanta, Georgia
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Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under minimal supervision, assists veterinarians and researchers in anesthesia, surgery, post-operative care, radiology, animal care and treatments.
Observes animals and reports abnormalities, sickness, and injury.
Assists in diagnostic, preventative and research procedures.
Under minimal supervision, may perform minor surgical procedures or other minor invasive procedures.
Assists in colony management.
May assist in data collection or reporting for designated aspects of research, animal care programs, or colony management.
May participate in integrated program of animal environmental enrichment.
Maintains animal records and inventory.
Assists in capture and restraint of animals.
Aids in training new veterinary and/or animal care technicians.
Performs related responsibilities as required.
Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take special precautions against and/or be immunized against hazardous agents.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires two years of occupational specific training from a college or university or an associate degree in biology or related field, and four years veterinary technical experience with a minimum of two years in a laboratory animal setting.
A bachelor's degree in a related field and two years veterinary technical experience in the laboratory animal field.
Certification at the LAT level by AALAS may substitute for the educational requirement but requires five years veterinary technical experience, and certification at the LATg level by AALAS requires four years veterinary technical experience.
Specialized veterinary technical experience can substitute for the laboratory animal requirement when directly applicable to the specific position, such as for surgical and anesthesia assistance.
Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
A valid Georgia's divers license and an insurable driving record.
Certification at ALAT level preferred.
NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
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Job Number 138060
Job Type Regular Full-Time
Division School Of Medicine
Department SOM: Div of Animal Resources
Job Category Animal Care and Research
Campus Location (For Posting) : Location US-GA-Atlanta
Location : Name Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor
Remote Work Classification No Remote
Health and Safety Information Working in a laboratory, Working with animals.
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