Veterinary Technician I, Duke Lemur Center

Duke University:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America's leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to: Director of Veterinary Services and Associate Veterinarian

Supervises: Assists in supervision of work study students

Collaborates with: DLC Husbandry Technicians

DLC Curatorial Team

DLC Research Manager

DLC Research Technicians

BASIC FUNCTIONS: To assist veterinarians in managing all aspects of health of the prosimians at the Duke Lemur Center

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform technical skills such as animal restraint (nonhuman primates), venipuncture, injections, surgical assistance, radiology, and formulation/administration of special medications/diets as requested
• Anesthetize animals as required and serve as support technician during procedures requiring anesthesia; assist in animal surgery as requested
• Serve as a point of contact for the husbandry team regarding animal health and welfare concerns, scheduled procedures, diet change requests, and maintain associated records; triage and elevate concerns to the veterinarians as appropriate
• Serve as a primary point of contact for all applicable special projects and research department needs for veterinary services
• Evaluate potential problems relating to the health and welfare of animals or their environmental conditions; notify clinical veterinarian and/or husbandry staff of potential problems and/or take appropriate action to resolve problems
• Organize, schedule, and facilitate preventative health procedures, emergency care, and research projects throughout the year, ensuring requests have adequate preparation, and assisting as needed
• Perform routine diagnostic laboratory procedures (i.e., bloodwork, fecal exam, urinalysis, etc.)
• Administer routine and special treatments and medications for animals as instructed, prescribed, and/or required
• Manage daily treatment sheets and weight schedules and communicate these needs with the husbandry team
• Provide daily husbandry care and participate in developing and maintaining appropriate and varied enrichment plans for hospitalized and quarantined animals
• Assist in processing health examinations and related requirements for interstate and international animal shipments; transport animals, supplies, and materials; operate motor vehicles as required
• Communicate in a positive and professional manner with a variety of personalities; lead by example and demonstrate a team-based, collaborative approach
• Demonstrate the ability to safely handle animals (nonhuman primates)
• Input accurate and detailed records into collection database in a timely fashion
• Manage laboratory/veterinary equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
• Manage cleaning, stocking and inventory schedule of all veterinary areas
• Establish quarantine areas as instructed and keep stocked with supplies
• Conduct staff trainings in animal handling and other veterinary related trainings as requested
• Assist with tracking budget for applicable purchased items
• Manage work study student(s) schedule, training and assigned daily tasks
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and occasional after-hours shifts as needed

Job Skills Desired

• Clinical observations and evaluations of animal health status
• Basic animal restraint technique
• Anesthetize and intubate animals
• Assist in surgery
• Administer daily treatments and medications
• Perform basic diagnostic lab techniques
• Knowledge of basic radiology techniques
• Participate in enrichment plan
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate well with a diverse team

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires an Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology with RVT. ALAT certification preferred.

Experience

Work requires at least one year of experience in a laboratory, zoological, animal care facility or related setting to become familiar with the technical tasks involved in the care of animals (dog, cat, and large animal acceptable). OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

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