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Animal Health Technician Jobs in Shelter Island Heights, New York, USA at ATR Arena Technical Resources
Position: Â Animal Health Technician [17065]
Location: Shelter Island Heights
Job Description
Job Title:
Animal Health Technician
Job Location:
Plum Island, NY
Clearance: US Citizenship required as this supports a government agency
The McConnell Group (TMG) is a health science company that provides a
comprehensive selection of professional and technical services and
product design to enhance the success of companies in a rapidly changing
market. We are a fast-growing company and always looking for
professional individuals to join ourdiverseand talented team of
employees. Currently, we have an opening for a full-time Animal
Health Technician located on Plum Island in Orient, NY. The Animal
Health Technician will work in a team of Veterinarians, Animal Health
Technicians, and Animal Care Technicians to support research with large
animals.
POSITION DUTIES & REQUIREMENTS:
– Provide Animal Health Technician support to the veterinarians
and animal care staff
– Under the direction of the veterinarians, conduct animal clinical
rounds to ensure compliance with all animal welfare requirements,
prescribed treatment plans, and IACUC-approved animal research
protocols
– Assist animal care staff in collecting tissue samples and
administering drugs under the direction of veterinarians
– Assist veterinarians and animal care staff with making drug
cocktails for use in animal procedures
– Don appropriate PPE in biocontainment areas and follow all safety
measures for biosecurity
– Assist in animal health record keeping
– Update daily health reports and notify respective parties
– Animal intake exams, microchipping
– Weekly large animal exams and evaluation
– Prepare sampling material for staff
– Prepare and administer animal treatments
– Prepare, administer, and monitor animal sedation
– Controlled drug substance coordination
– Parasitology diagnostics
– Oversee animal enrichment program
– Drug and supply inventory and ordering
– Backup subject matter expert for blood collection procedures
– Generate forms and write/edit/update Standard Operating Procedures
– Complete all assigned training
– Assist in training and on-boarding new staff members
– Participate in and present at staff meetings and trainings
– Order and inventory materials and supplies for research studies
– Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
– AA or BS degree in animal science or related science preferred
– Background knowledge of working with research animals
– Capable of performing basic animal care duties with guidance
– Ability to be trained to achieve AALAS ALAT certification
– Effective verbal and writtencommunication
– Employee is often required to lift and carry feed materials weighing
up to 75 pounds and to handle such items as feed trays weighing up
to 20 pounds.
– Work requires continuous standing and walking on concrete and/or a
slippery floor due to nature of the work with animals.
– Employee must have strength and agility to restrain strong and very
active animals which weight approximately 500 pounds or more.
– Must be able to receive and maintain a Personal Security Level 3
(PSL-3) clearance and participate in the Occupational Health/Safety
Programs.
– Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
Compensation /
Benefits:
TMG offers comp. pay and benefits pkg.
including health insurance; paid holidays, P…
Title: Animal Health Technician
Company: ATR Arena Technical Resources
Location: Shelter Island Heights, New York, USA
Category: Healthcare, Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
