Animal Health Technician - Primate Medicine (ANML HEALTH TCHN 3)

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76752

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Davis

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Job Summary

Under the direction of Staff Veterinarians, provide medical, dental, surgical, anesthesia and technical support in the care of non-human primates. Duties include but are not limited to performing medical and dental procedures, such as x-rays, pulpotomies, pulpectomies and extractions; initiate emergency treatments; induce and maintain general anesthesia as required for surgical procedures on non-human primates; perform acute and emergency and / or critical intensive care procedures, venipuncture, catheterization, gastric or tracheal intubations and wound management; and provide technical support for procedures including endoscopy, surgery and laparoscopy. Record therapeutic orders, prescribed treatments and complete work orders for project animals. Maintain stock levels of drugs, disposable solutions and hospital supplies. Maintain equipment and surgical instruments. Maintain records on drugs usage and supplies for recharge activities; and maintain records on hospitalized animals and surgical records. Familiarity with regulations / guidelines / policies to ensure that animals are provided appropriate care to promote physical and psychological well-being and minimize discomfort. AHT3 staff reports to the Primate Medicine Practice Manager and take assignments as directed by Practice Manager and in coordination with Area Staff Veterinarians and AHT 4 Charge Nurses who serves as Lead Technician for assigned area, which includes Hospital Services, Surgery & Anesthesia Services, and Outpatient Services. The incumbent will work under minimal supervision in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, industry standards governing animal research (NIH / OLAW / AAALAC) and all safety procedures according to NIH standards and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Employee may be required to work with animals / tissues infected with HIV / SIV virus, and other experimentally used agents.

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03 / 18 / 2025 by 11 : 59 pm

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and / or certification if required of the position

• Animal Technologist (LATG) certification or American Association for laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) technician certification : Assistant Laboratory. Animal Technician (ALAT) or Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT). Must complete ALAT at minimum within one year of employment and willingness to complete the LATG certification program.
• No Minimum Education required.
• Advance experience in applying veterinary nursing procedures and applied knowledge of acute medical, emergency and critical intensive care of laboratory animals. This includes venipuncture, catheterization, wound management, and orogastric intubation. Experience with applied basic pharmacology, mammalian anatomy, medical terminology, and mammalian physiology. Experience performing complex medical procedures under the guidance of veterinary staff. Experience in pharmacology and controlled drug policy and practices, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and SOAP.
• Experience and applied knowledge and critical thinking skills to act independently in the triage of multiple clinical cases simultaneously in order to initiate emergency and / or critical care of animals and experience with induction and maintenance of both short-term and long-term anesthesia in a veterinary and research environment with attention to project needs and clinical demands.
• Experience performing standard veterinary medical procedures including but not limited to venipuncture, IV catheterization, gastric incubation, endotracheal or gastric intubation, wound healing management and bandaging, and initiating emergency treatments.
• Skills to troubleshoot a diverse array of medical equipment including radiology units, automatic film processor, anesthetic machine, autoclave (sterilizer), dental equipment, digital camera, EKG machine, pulse oximeter, blood pressure monitor, nebulizer (thermo-care unit), fiberoptic endoscope and bronchoscope. Knowledge of USDA regulations, Animal Welfare and AALAS practices and protocols pertaining to primate non-human animal models.
• Applied knowledge of nonhuman primate behavior, social structure, and enrichment strategies. Applied knowledge of and skill in handling and training nonhuman primates. Knowledge of basic computer science and ability to learn to use the computer.

Preferred Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Department Overview

The California National Primate Research Center (CNPRC) is an Organized Research Unit, which conducts interdisciplinary research programs on significant human health related problems where nonhuman primates are the animal models of choice. In addition to its major efforts in the area of research, the Primate Center is also committed to its mission of teaching and service. The role of this position is to provide medical and technical support to veterinary staff and CNPRC investigators in Primate Medicine. Employee may be required to work with animals / tissue infected with biohazardous agents such HIV / SIV virus, measles virus, and others.

POSITION INFORMATION

Benefits

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Environmental Demands

Mental Demands

Work Environment

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This position is subject to Medical Surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy. Measles vaccination or proof of illness required. TB test or chest x-ray, measles vaccination or proof of illness is required prior to employment and annually thereafter. Must be willing to perform assigned duties in a BioSafety Level (BSL) 2 or 3 facility where non-humans primates may be either naturally or experimentally infected with potentially hazardous diseases such as HIV, SIV, or Herpes B virus. Required to wear protective clothing and respirator in circumstances that require personal protection from infectious diseases and animals. Required to work overtime includes weekends and holidays. Staff is required to be available for on call shifts. Schedule is subject to change with only 12-24 hours notification. California National Primate Research Center employees are directly or indirectly engaged in the performance of work on Federal or State contracts and grants as well as periodically come into contact with controlled substances; and are expected to abide by the UC Policy on Substance Abuse, the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, and the State Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990.

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