Veterinary Technician II - Lawrenceville, GA

Emory • Lawrenceville, GA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Veterinary Medicine within the Emory National Primate Research Center Field Station (Lawrenceville, GA) at Emory University is currently seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician II to join our team. Our work consists of assisting the veterinarians in diagnostic and preventative procedures or the treatment of animals. Job responsibilities will also include working with colony management and assisting investigators in data collection or reporting. The ideal candidate should be motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, have a positive attitude, and passion for research. The Veterinary Technician II will be a team player who is willing to learn on the job and collaborate with lab members and center members. The Veterinary Technician II will work to ensure the highest quality of veterinary care and laboratory research support, and has good communication skills with co-workers, the management team, PI’s, research staff, students, and other support services. Collaborate. Innovate. Serve. These three simple words capture what we do at EPC to help advance science and improve the health and well-being of humans and non-human primates. If you are someone with laboratory research experience who is able to perform veterinary technical skills and animal care, this is an amazing opportunity to indirectly save and change lives and make a positive impact in the science and research community. Dedicated to discovering causes, preventions, treatments, and cures of disease, Emory National Primate Research Center (EPC) is improving human and animal health and lives worldwide. One of seven NPRCs funded by the NIH, EPC conducts studies that make breakthrough discoveries possible. Learn more at http://enprc.emory.edu

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of experience as a veterinary technician, OR a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience as an animal care technician, OR graduation from a two-year veterinary technician program and one year of veterinary technician experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Basic veterinary technical skills.
• Strongly prefer a licensed veterinary technician with work experience in a veterinary hospital or research facility.
• Position is most suitable for a veterinary technician who can learn and implement new skills and competently work in a high-paced environment.
• The Veterinary Technician II may assist in training veterinary residents, veterinary students, veterinary technician students, and/or animal care technicians.
• Additional duties include assisting in the capture and restraint of animals and related responsibilities as required.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, assists the veterinarians and researchers in surgery and radiology, animal care, treatments, and diagnostic and preventative procedures.
• Maintains medical records and inventory.
• Provides non-surgical technical assistance to researchers as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees