Sample Veterinary Technician Job Description Template (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

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Education and Experience Required

Associates degree or Veterinary Technical degree required. A bachelor’s degree in related area and four

years’ experience as a veterinary technician can be substituted for the above education/experience

requirement.

Education Preferred: A licensed Veterinary Technical degree is preferred.

Experience and skills required: Six years veterinary technician experience required.

Experience and skills preferred: One year working with nonhuman preferred.

Other requirements and working conditions

This work will require bending, carrying, kneeling, lifting, listening, pulling, pushing, reading, speaking,

squatting, standing, stooping, stretching, walking, watching and writing.

Must be able to routinely lift and carry 165 lbs. for short distances. Must be able to assist in lifting

chimpanzees (up to 198 lbs.).

Duties may require driving Chimp Haven vehicles, and must have a valid driver’s license and meet

Chimp Haven’s motor vehicle operating standards.

Work may involve considerable outdoor work in various weather conditions.

Potential exists for animal bites and scratches.

Potential exposure to unpleasant odors, animal wastes, animal tissues and body fluids, toxic chemicals,

zoonotic diseases (tuberculosis, shigella etc.), infectious agents (Hepatitis B,C, HIV, etc.).

Weekend, holiday and night work may be necessary.

Participation in a medical monitoring and surveillance program that includes hepatitis B and other

inoculations is required.

Safety training, equipment, clothing and supplies will be provided.

Send cover letter, salary requirement and resume to:

or fax resume to Human

Resources Department @ 318-925-5600.

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