Veterinary Technician III - Yerkes Main Station

Dedicated to discovering causes, prevention, treatments, and cures, Yerkes National Primate Research Center (NPRC) is fighting diseases and improving human health and lives worldwide. One of seven NPRCs funded by the NIH, Yerkes conducts studies that make breakthrough discoveries possible. Learn more at http://www.yerkes.emory.edu/  

The Division of Animal Resources at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center at Emory University is currently seeking for an experienced Veterinary Technician III for a full-time position to support the Veterinary Medicine department’s Animal Biosafety Level 3 work in the Division of Animal Resources. The successful candidate will have demonstrated knowledge and skill working with nonhuman primate and/or rodent infectious disease models at ABSL-3, including safe work practices, recognizing the appearance of abnormal health conditions, and providing veterinary care to animals and research support to investigators. Specifically, ABSL-3 work with SARS-CoV-2/ COVID19 will be a focus for this position. The qualified candidate will have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and enjoy working on a team in a fast-paced environment. This position reports directly to the Vet Tech Supervisor and Chief of Clinical Operations.

Collaborate. Innovate. Serve. These three simple words capture what we do at Yerkes to help advance science and improve the health and well-being of humans and non-human primates. If you are someone with veterinary care experience, this is an amazing opportunity to indirectly save and change lives and make a positive impact in the science and research community

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Under minimal supervision, assists veterinarians and researchers in anesthesia, surgery, post-operative care, radiology, animal care and treatments.
• Observes animals and reports abnormalities, sickness, and injury.
• Assists in diagnostic, preventative and research procedures.
• 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.