Vet Technician I-II (Large Animal)

• Independently perform and document the day-to-day activities of the swine herd, including, herd health (general nursing care, vaccinations, medications, treatments, etc.), nutrition (feed management), and reproduction (AI, Boar semen collection, estrus synchronization)
• Assist veterinarian(s) and surgeons(s) with all elements of operative procedures, such as setup and tear-down, and post-operative animal care (i.e. examining animals, checking vitals, monitoring animals under anesthesia)
• Collect, store, ship, and inventory samples (blood, nasal, tissue, etc.) from animals for health and pathogen testing
• Provide assistance with post-op procedures including imaging, biopsies, bronchoscopy, tissue procurement and management of cardiopulmonary functions
• Maintain appropriate records for animal husbandry and care activity records
• Other duties as assigned

For this role you will need

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree in veterinary technology or animal sciences
• For Veterinary Technician I Level:
  • 2+ years of experience in large animal care and handling
  • 2+ years of experience following IACUC and research protocols and working with controlled substances
  • 2+ years of experience performing medical tests, observing behaviors, collecting samples, and administering medication to large animals
• For Veterinary Technician II Level:
  • 4+ years of experience in large animal care and handling
  • 4+ years of experience following IACUC and research protocols and working with controlled substances
  • 4+ years of experience performing medical tests, observing behaviors, collecting samples, and administering medication to large animals
• Working knowledge of animal husbandry including nutrition, reproduction, and safety
• Knowledge and experience with data collection and recording of large animals
• Working knowledge of the Animal Welfare and other regulations regarding animal research, USDA, FDA, and DEA
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills
• Strong attention to operational planning and follow through
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office suite of applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc)
• Ability to author and follow SOPs
• Works under moderate supervision on routine tasks; may seek advice of more senior employees
• Must not have any other interaction with other pigs outside of the company
• Physical Demand: Lift 75 lbs to waist level
• Physical Demand: Carry 50 lbs
• Physical Demand: Push/Pull 200 lbs on wheels

Medix is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.