Veterinary Technician I / II / III

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The Division of Animal Resources is seeking to hire a Veterinary Technician at either level I (one) II (two) or III (three). The level of position offered to the selected finalist will be determined after the completion of the interview processes and based on related education and experience as outlined below by the minimum qualifications associated with each position. Please take note of the varying job responsibilities between each level, as well.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

 

Vet Tech I

 

Under direct to general supervision, assists veterinarians and researchers in anesthesia, surgery, post-operative care, radiology, animal care and treatments. Observes animals and reports abnormalities, sickness, and injury. May assist in diagnostic and preventative procedures or treatment of the animal. Maintains medical records and assists with inventory. May assist in training new veterinary and/or animal care technicians. Performs related responsibilities as required. Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take special precautions against and/or be immunized against hazardous agents.

Vet Tech II

 

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.

 

Vet Tech III 

 

Under minimal supervision, may perform minor surgical procedures or other minor invasive procedures. Assists in colony management. May assist in data collection or reporting for designated aspects of research, animal care programs, or colony management. May participate in integrated program of animal environmental enrichment. Maintains animal records and inventory. Assists in capture and restraint of animals. Aids in training new veterinary and/or animal care technicians. Performs related responsibilities as required. Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take special precautions against and/or be immunized against hazardous agents.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Vet Tech I

 

A high school diploma or equivalent and one year experience as a veterinary technician, or a high school diploma or equivalent and two years experience as an animal care technician, or graduation from a two-year veterinary technician program or bachelor's degree in a related field. Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience. A valid Georgia's divers license and an insurable driving record.

 

Vet Tech II

 

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.

 

Vet Tech III

 

Requires two years of occupational specific training from a college or university or an associate's degree in biology or related field, and four years veterinary technical experience with a minimum of two years in a laboratory animal setting.

 

OR bachelor's degree in a related field and two years veterinary technical experience in the laboratory animal field.

 

OR Certification at the LAT level by AALAS may substitute for the educational requirement but requires five years veterinary technical experience,

 

OR Certification at the LATg level by AALAS may substitute for the educational requirement but requires four years veterinary technical experience.

 

Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience. A valid Georgia's divers license and an insurable driving record. Certification at ALAT level preferred.

 

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

 

 

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