Animal Health Technician

Description:

Under the general supervision of the manager of the Animal Resources Division, the technician performs animal care-related duties, technical procedures and administrative duties related to the care and use of laboratory animals.

General Duties
 

• Performs animal health-related duties: observes and performs physical examinations of animals,
• Identifies, records and reports animal health problems to the Veterinarian and Investigators/research
   

staff,
 

• Administers treatments and perform diagnostic tests as prescribed by the Veterinarian,
• Provides training and orientation to the PIs and research staff,
• Prepares the required equipment, instruments, and supplies for surgery or procedures and provide
   

surgical pre and post-op care,
 

• Conducts routine and specialized techniques on laboratory animals,
• Provides information to PIs and Research staff concerning animal health, administration of treatment,
   

techniques and animal use protocols,
 

• Performs husbandry and technical duties related to the care and maintenance of animals,
• Helps maintain inventory of materials, medications and equipment,
• Operates and monitors appropriate equipment, tools, materials and instruments,
• Administrative duties (data entry, coordinate meetings, reception, training session).