Veterinary Research/Health Technician 2

Oregon Health & Science University•Beaverton, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon National Primate Center (ONPRC) is seeking a Veterinary Research/Health Technician 2 to assist in providing clinical care and husbandry for a variety of laboratory research primates. This is the second level of a three-level series, distinguished by increased responsibility for intermediate to complex animal care and support for specialized projects. The role emphasizes research support and health care of animals, differentiating it from the Lab Animal Technician series.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
Two years of experience caring for animals in a research setting and certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science at the Assistant Lab Animal Technician level (ALAT) or ability to obtain certification following 12 months of employment.
OR One year of experience caring for animals in a research setting and certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science at the Lab Animal Technician level (LAT) or ability to obtain certification following 12 months of employment.
OR An equivalent combination of training, certification, and experience.
Valid Driver's License.
Professional and service-oriented attitude.
Interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to consistently interact with research investigative staff, supervisors and co-workers in a positive and constructive manner.
Ability to use proper techniques to perform standard clinical procedures.
Dexterity and manual skills.
Ability to use the computer keyboard to type.
Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and/or written formats with both technical and professional staff.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in related field.
Three years of experience in the healthcare of research animals.
Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science at the Lab Animal Technician level (LAT).
Experience as a veterinary technician or assistant.
Experience with handling and administering medications through various routes.
Pharmaceutical drug and controlled drug knowledge.
Knowledge of standardized medical terminology and nomenclature.
Knowledgeable in clinical inventory, supplies, and equipment.
Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT).

Responsibilities

Performs technical skills and procedures in support of a variety of clinical and investigative needs, including coordinated dental prophylaxis.
Communicates and interacts with scientific staff to accomplish their needs.
Manages and coordinates large volume of tasks to meet research needs, such as physical exams.
Evaluates new and ongoing clinical cases.
Provides basic to complex treatments within clinical guidelines or as determined by the Attending Veterinarian or their designee, including monitoring anesthesia, bandage application, and mastitis treatment.
Establishes treatment plans for routine cases like IV fluid therapy.
Determines which cases need immediate care and which can be managed through routine practices.
Prioritizes animal health assessment based on reported clinical condition.
Provides husbandry support for research animals.
Cleans and sanitizes animal care areas and equipment and operates mechanical washing equipment.
Restocks clinical supplies.
Maintains sterility of surgical supplies and instruments through proper storage and rotation.
Cleans and disinfects minor surgical and clinical supplies.
Checks animals daily for signs of abnormal behavior, illness, or injury.
Records information necessary to support the research protocols and animal health.
Reports animal health issues or observed findings per standard animal health notification processes.
Records completion of daily required area-level care activities for work performed.
Drives vehicles around the campus.
Assists in loading and unloading animals.
Performs animal capture and care.
Assists with unloading and storing feed.
Assists in training both new and incumbent department employees and others.
Performs other duties as assigned.