Veterinary Technician for FMASSC

Audubon Nature Institute-posted 4 months ago
Full-time
New Orleans, LA
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The Veterinary Technician is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in all forms of routine health procedures, laboratory procedures, radiology, surgery, anesthesia monitoring, administration of medicines, and Hospital equipment and supplies maintenance and sterilization. Responsible for all laboratory procedures performed in-house and preparation of samples to be sent to other laboratories as needed. Manage animal-related emergencies and treatments independently and follow the veterinarians verbal instructions until the veterinarian can assume direct supervision of the case. Provide periodic husbandry to Hospital patients and quarantine animals.

  • Assist the veterinarians in all forms of routine animal health procedures, primarily on Hoofstock and cranes.
  • Maintain an adequate and appropriate medical inventory of supplies, sterile instruments, and medications in coordination with the Hospital Manager.
  • Maintain all equipment to ensure functionality, cleanliness, and compliance with regulations.
  • Ensure consistent facility cleanliness and hygiene.
  • Perform common veterinary clinical pathology procedures in house to provide results to the veterinarians.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed records of health, welfare, and behavior status of animals under care.
  • Pursue formal remote capture training and practice as assigned by Hospital Manager.
  • Observe general animal health, welfare, and behavior daily and report any abnormal situations to a supervisor.
  • Participate in the supervision and training of any students, interns, residents, or other visiting trainees.
  • Provide engaging and informative tours for school or other groups, VIPs, or the public.
  • Graduate of an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology Program and having passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) as a credentialed Veterinary Technician.
  • Louisiana licensure as a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) (within 1 yr of hire).
  • One (1) year of zoological/exotic animal medical experience.
  • Maintain current Tetanus, hepatitis A/B, and influenza vaccines and periodic TB test (q3 yr).
  • Current Rabies vaccine or titer (can obtain after hire).
  • COVID-19 vaccine series is required to work in Audubon Nature Institute's animal hospitals.
  • Must maintain valid La. Drivers license.
  • Humane treatment and affinity for animals.
  • Ability to use a computer to obtain and retain information and generate reports.
  • Proficiency in medical data management, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel.
  • Effectively reconcile financial and medical reports accurately and on time.
  • Must have proficiency with radiology, patient anesthesia and monitoring machines, microscopes, chemistry analyzers, surgical tools and equipment, mobile devices, computer, fax, scanner, phone, and copy machine.
  • Productively work as a member of a team as well as individually with minimal supervision.
  • Willingness to serve on the facility's Hurricane Team if necessary.
  • Animal husbandry experience.
  • Bachelor of Science.
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