Emory University's School of Medicine: Division of Animal Resources (DAR) is seeking a Veterinary Technician II to join their Managed Breeding Services (MBS) team!
The Vet Tech II will, under direct supervision, assist veterinarians and researchers to fulfill responsibilities, as follows.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
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Provide pairing, weaning, genotyping, maintenance, and transport of colony-managed animals.
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Perform animal procedures such as biopsies, sample collection, and treatment administration to colony animals.
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Participate in the weekend and holiday on-call rotation schedule with DAR treatment/triage veterinary staff.
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Conduct animal care/husbandry for breeding mice.
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Database entry for colony-managed animals and other duties as needed.
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Coursework, training, or strong interest in genetics is highly recommended.
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Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take special precautions against and/or be immunized against hazardous agents.
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Under general supervision, assists the veterinarians and researchers in surgery and radiology, animal care, treatments, and diagnostic and preventative procedures.
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Maintain medical records and inventory.
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Provide non-surgical technical assistance to researchers as directed.
