Veterinary Technician (I, II, III, IV) at InsideHigherEd

Veterinary Technician (I, II, III, IV)TNBRC Veterinary MedicineLocation: Covington, LASummaryWith general supervision, assists veterinarians and researchers in diagnostic, surgical and preventative procedures, as well as radiology, animal care, and medical treatments. Observes animals in assigned areas and reports abnormalities, sickness, or injury. Assists with postoperative care and monitors the condition of assigned animals. Maintains required records including data collection and entry. Assists with inventory of medical, pharmacy and sterile supplies. Provides non-surgical technical assistance to researchers as directed. Assists with scheduling and study planning. Performs related responsibilities as required. May be required to be on after hours call. Weekend and holiday work may be required. Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific cautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.May be designated as essential personnel during a storm/natural disaster. If required to work during a closure, employee must provide accurate and current contact information and is responsible for maintaining communication with TNBRC. Failure to report to work when requested by supervisor or manager will result in disciplinary action as outlined by the Staff Handbook.Required QualificationsThe required education and experience for each level is listed below:Veterinary Technician IHigh school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience as a veterinary technicianORHigh school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience as an Animal Care Technician and certification as an AALAS ALATORHigh school diploma or equivalent and three years of experience as an Animal Care technicianORGraduation from a two-year veterinary technician programORBachelor's degree in a related fieldVeterinary Technician IIHigh school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience as a veterinary technicianORHigh school diploma or equivalent and three years of experience as an Animal Care Technician and certification as an AALAS ALATORHigh school diploma or equivalent and three years of experience as an Animal Care technicianORGraduation from a two-year veterinary technician program and one year of veterinary technician experienceORBachelor's degree in a related field and three years of veterinary technician experienceVeterinary Technician IIIHigh school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience as a veterinary technicianORHigh school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience as an Animal Care Technician and certification as an AALAS ALATORGraduation from a two-year veterinary technician program and two years of veterinary technician experienceORBachelor's degree in a biological science and four years of veterinary technician experienceVeterinary Technician IVHigh school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience as a Veterinary TechnicianORHigh school diploma or equivalent and eight years of experience as an Animal Care Technician ORGraduation from a two-year veterinary technician program and four years of Veterinary Technician experienceORBachelor's degree in a biological sciences and three years of Veterinary Technician experience; certification as an AALAS Laboratory Technician (LAT)Preferred QualificationsAALAS ALAT certification