Veterinary TechnicianThe McConnell Group, Inc • San Antonio, TX, USA
Veterinary Technician
The McConnell Group, Inc • San Antonio, TX, USA
1 day ago
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Job descriptionKey Task 1 : Assists veterinarian and research personnel with examinations and procedures to include the safe and correct handling and restraint of animals for observation and / or minor procedures. Administers clinical treatments (topical, oral, subcutaneous, intravenous, intradermal, etc.) to critical and chronic animals. Recognizes changes in animal clinical condition indicative of complications or an emergency situation and alerts veterinarian and / or research personnel. Accurately calculates drug dosages. Performs basic laboratory procedures ( e.g. fecal analysis, urinalysis, Packed Cell Volume, etc.). Key Task 2 : Performs basic preoperative preparation of animals to include clipping and scrubbing of surgical sites. Places peripheral intravenous catheter in various anatomical locations, places urinary Foley catheter and provides intubation via endotracheal tube on multiple species. Monitors basic animal vital signs to include taking temperature, pulse, end-tidal carbon dioxide, and respiration rate before surgery, during surgery, and during recovery from surgery. Maintains accurate documentation and animal medical records in accordance with local, state and federal regulations and SOPs. Performs anesthesia with gas / inhalant anesthetic ( i.e. Isoflurane) and anesthesia recovery and post-operative care for animals. Places intra-dwelling catheter and administers epidural nerve blocking anesthetic for animals. Performs euthanasia and necropsy of laboratory animals as required . Key Task 3 : Cleans and sanitizes animal rooms and completes reports regarding facility, animal care equipment, and associated animal facility areas. Key Task 4 : Maintain equipment used for or during the generation, measurement, or assessment of animal models. Conducts and verifies daily calibration of instrumentation, monitoring equipment, and data collection systems. Cleans, inspects and maintains equipment utilized during medical procedures. Maintains records of all inspection, maintenance, testing, calibration, and / or standardizing operations. Key Task 5 : Disposes of animal carcasses following established SOPs. Key Task 1 : Simultaneously operates human clinical anesthesia equipment, associated advanced monitoring devices, and administer Total Intravenous Anesthesia (TIVA). Performs both injectable anesthesia (TIVA) and inhalation anesthesia recovery and provides post-operative care for animals. Recognizes changes in animal clinical condition indicative of complications or an emergency situation and alerts veterinarian and / or research investigator. Key Task 2 : Provides instrumentation, surgical procedures, intensive care, and observation during recovery and survival stages. Key Task 3 : Accurately calculates drug dosages and administers clinical treatments (topical, oral, subcutaneous, intravenous, intradermal, etc.) to critical and ICU - level animals. Requires either a current certification or license to practice veterinary medicine (in any state) as a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) / Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) / Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or have a current certification as a Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) from AALAS . Maintain either current state veterinary licensure, certification, or registration to practice veterinary medicine as a skilled Technician or completed the Laboratory Animal Technician certification from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS). Acceptable titles include - Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) . 3-5 years of experience utilizing human clinical anesthesia equipment ( similar to Drager) and infusion pumps ( similar to Plum A+ and BD Alaris pumps), associated advanced monitoring devices, and administering Total Intravenous Anesthesia (TIVA) . Experience in providing instrumentation, surgical procedures, intensive care, and observation during recovery and survival stages . Ability to accurately calculate drug dosages and administer clinical treatments (topical, oral, subcutaneous, intravenous, intradermal, etc. ) to critical and ICU - level animal s . Ability to perform both injectable anesthesia (known as TIVA) and inhalation anesthesia recovery and provides post-operative care for animals . Expertise in recognizing changes in animal clinical condition indicative of complications or an emergency situation and alert veterinarian(s) and / or research investigator in a timely manner .
Position Summary
The McConnell Group, , a health science company, is seeking experienced Vet er inary Technicians to support to the Research Directorate (RD) of The United States Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR) .
USAISR is the Nation's Premier Joint Research Organization in planning and executing registry-based and translational research to provide innovative solutions for burns, trauma, and combat casualty care from the point of injury through rehabilitation. USAISR is a w orldwide l eader in combat casualty care research, producing medical devices, biomedical research, and novel therapeutics to treat Warfighters.
Contract Veterinary Technicians provide technical support for research protocols, including advanced veterinary technical support such as Intensive Care (IC), surgical support, and also provide general research support functions. The support requires 24 hours - 5 days a week of coverage for Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Prolonged Field Care (PFC) protocols.
Required Screenings :
Candidate MUST pass a government background investigation (NAC), employment physical and drug / alcohol screening .
Requires, at a minimum, a favorable adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05.
Schedule :
Provide support in 24-hour shift posture with a schedule resembling the U.S. Government.
- Monday through Friday schedule - 1st shift - 6 : 30am / 0630hrs - 3 : 00pm / 1500hrs, or until all tasks are complete.
- Monday through Friday schedule - 2nd shift - 2 : 30pm / 1430hrs - 11 : 00pm / 2300hrs, or until all tasks are complete.
- Monday through Friday schedule - 3rd shift - 10 : 30pm / 2230hrs - 7 : 00am / 0700hrs, or until all tasks are complete.
These schedules are required to meet staff handoff times and ensure continuity of care for all animals on protocols.
Position Responsibilities :
ICU and Advanced Veterinary Procedure Responsibilities :
Perform ICU and advanced veterinary surgical procedures All forms of anesthesia, euthanasia, assistance in radiographic procedures, Collect blood, conduct health checks, and perform handling / restraint of animals.
Required Skills and Qualifications :
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