Veterinary Tech Supervisor

Chimp Haven•Keithville, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide medical care for chimpanzees under Attending Veterinarian's supervision and supervise veterinary technical staff.

Requirements

A degree in Veterinary Technology is preferred. An associate degree in a related field, or equivalent education combined with eight years of veterinary technician experience, may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
Five years Of progressively responsible veterinary/clinical experience with NHP, zoological, laboratory animal, wildlife, or exotic animal preferred.
Three years working with chimpanzees preferred.
Demonstrated experience leading, training, mentoring, or supervising staff, as well as developing team members' communication skills within and across animal care departments.
Two vears supervisorv experience preferred
Must be able to work both independently and within a team.
Be open and receptive to embodying the Chimp Haven values of positivity and kindness, unity, adaptability, collaboration, and resiliency.
Weekend, holiday and night work may be necessary.
Duties may require driving Chimp Haven's vehicles which requires a valid driver's license. Must also meet Chimp Haven's motor vehicle operating standards.
Participation in a medical monitoring and surveillance program that includes hepatitis B and other inoculations is required.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarian with physical exams, treatments and procedures, including the collection of samples for testing.
Perform routine veterinary procedures under direction Of Veterinarian.
Observe chimpanzees for detection of symptoms associated with disease.
Dispense medication to chimpanzees under direction Of veterinarian.
Assist during surgery and necropsies, including operation of equipment and preparation of tissue samples.
Autoclave surgical instruments.
Maintain cleanliness of vet clinics
Perform bi-weekly inspections Of veterinary clinics
Order and stock veterinary supplies
Record observations and may maintain chimpanzee medical records.
Maintain medical equipment.
Assist veterinarian or senior staff with sedation and recovery Of chimpanzees.
Coordinate laboratory tests and shipment.
Assist behavioral or husbandry staff as required, including participation in colony management decisions.
Assist with evaluation Of data related to clinical cases. May assist with preparation of data for publication, presentation, or grants.
Assist with educational programs. May lead programs.
Work with Positive Reinforcement Training CoordinatorNet Tech Trainer to coordinate training of chimpanzees to cooperate during medical procedures.
Serve as Supervisor to veterinary technical staff
Assist with the hiring of veterinary staff and coordinate and/or train staff on primary responsibilities.
Creation of work schedules, coaching and staff performance evaluations
Train animal Care staff on veterinary techniques and procedures.
May supervise and train volunteers.
Perform related duties as required.