Lab Animal Veterinary Tech 1 - Lab Animal Services
Job ID: 289107
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
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Location
Augusta University
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information
The Division of Laboratory Animal Services at Augusta University is a service organization, which facilitates the research and teaching mission of the University by meeting the animal research needs of the research community while concurrently providing for the safe and ethical treatment of research animals. Our emphasis on customer service is demonstrated by providing high quality animal care and research support in a timely manner while being courteous, professional, and responsive to our customers. We maintain a centralized animal care program with administrative management of 6 on-campus and 1 off-campus animal facilities. We report to the Vice President of Research, consult, and collaborate with the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. The animal use program is accredited by AAALAC, a Registered Research Facility with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA No. 57-R-0002) and has an Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare Assurance number.
Job Summary
The primary purpose of the Research Laboratory Animal Veterinary Technician is to assist the Veterinarians in the Division of Laboratory Animal Services with ensuring the proper and humane care of a variety of laboratory animal housed at Augusta University and assist research staff with proper rodent surgical techniques, experimental procedures and breeding management. The provision of adequate veterinary care must be in compliance with USDA, PHS, and Augusta University regulations and guidelines. Under the direction of the Veterinarians, this position Is responsible for providing complex animal care using common veterinary technology practices and performing technical procedures in support of specialized research projects. This position Is an Integral team member, but it maintains the ability to work independently. This position must be available to work occasional weekends/on-call/overtime as needed to support animal care.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities to include, but are not limited to:
Observes and examines experimental animals. Must have the ability to recognize signs of abnormal behavior, illness, or injury, which is either experimentally related or occurring spontaneously. Relays findings and consults with the veterinary staff and discusses animal health issues with investigators and/or research staff. Recognize~ and reports changes in the animal's environment or deviations in their proper use and care which may affect animal welfare, aids in resolution of these issues. Maintain animal health records.
Performs common veterinary diagnostic procedures, including but not limited to, blood sampling, urine collection and analysis, fecal examinations, skin scrapings, and necropsies. Prepare samples for shipping the appropriate laboratories when necessary. Collects and analyzes a variety of samples from animals monitored in Animal Health Surveillance. Programs including blood, feces, fur pluck, etc. Prepares for and ships or receives animals including proper record keeping and health evaluations.
Performs common treatments and procedures including but not limited to animal preparation for surgery, catheter placement, intubation, monitoring of anesthesia, calculation and administration of medication and/or fluids via oral or parenteral routes, Responsible for maintaining animal health records and drug inventory. Purchases all Class I through Class V drugs for the department following DEA regulations. Maintains the co1 trolled drug log. Maintains and inventories the department pharmacy, supplies, equipment, Maintains the controlled drug log. Maintains and inventories the department pharmacy, supplies, equipment, and instruments or the surgical program. Responsible for maintaining anesthesia machines, related equipment, and surgical supplies. Maintains record and enters animal health data and records into electronic databases for Animal Health and Surveillance programs.
Under the direction of a veterinarian, calculates drug dosages, prepares, and dispenses limited drugs and anesthetics to investigators. Gives instruction and guidance on proper use of drugs and anesthetics including dosage), routes of administration, duration, patient care, etc. Performs technical services including but not limited to administration of drugs used in a research protocol, weighs animals, measures food, and/or helps with a variety of research protocols.
Provide rodent Surgical expertise to research staff and assist with oversight of rodent breeding management. Assists in the training of clinical and research personnel and members of the Division of Laboratory Animal Services via direct interactions or in class situations.
Performs animal husbandry duties as necessary, including changing, sanitization, and sterilization of cages and accessory equipment, feeding, watering, and exercising of animals. Follows standard operating procedures to minimize cross-contamination of potential pathogens between colonies. Handles animals that have been exposed to chemical, pathogenic, or radioactive hazards and follows safety instructions for personal protection as well as protection of other personnel and animals. Handles and cares for animals in specialized colonies including gnotobiotic, specific-pathogen-free, transgenic, or barrier-reared animals.
Coordinate surgical activity in central and satellite facilities and prepare surgical area for sterile and non-sterile procedures, this includes equipment, instrument, and pack preparation. Prepares patients for non-sterile and sterile surgical procedures, and administers and maintains anesthesia for induction, intubation, maintenance, and recovery. Operates a variety of equipment including gas anesthetic machines, ventilators, pulse oximeters, and blood pressure, ECG and C02 monitors, and closely guides and monitors the activities of research staff in the surgical and clinical areas to assure compliance with USDA, PHS, and GRU regulations and guidelines.
Drives department vehicles, operates equipment, and performs miscellaneous duties necessary to support the animal care and the research support mission. Available to work occasional weekends, and/or provide on-call service or a rotation schedule as needed to support animal care responsibilities.
Perform all other related duties as needed.
Required Qualifications
Associates degree from an accredited college or university with one year of related experience
OR
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization with either two years as a practice veterinary technician or one year as a laboratory animal veterinary medicine technician.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
Knowledge and understanding of animal health, husbandry and behavior.
Knowledge of or willingness to learn federal, state and local regulations pertaining to laboratory animals.
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented with strong time management, prioritization and organizational skills.
Skilled in making careful visual observations.
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Willingness and ability to work with research animals.
Ability to work semi-independently and work a flexible schedule.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required).
Salary Range: $18.85-$21.36 per hour.
Pay Band: B6
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.
Recruitment Period: Until Filled.
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Driver's License Statement
The Human Resources Division will request a driver's history report for the top candidate(s) identified for this position. We will initiate this through our Background Check Vendor; this report will come from the Department of Motor Vehicles. The selected candidate must have a valid driver's license.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
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https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search for Job ID: 289107.
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university.
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