Animal Health Technician I

This opportunity is located within our AFB International business, the global science and technology leader in pet food palatability. We develop and produce a full range of liquid and dry palatability enhancers using high-quality ingredients proven to optimize companion animal response and consumption.

Job Description

Maintains care and health needs of the animals at the AFB PARC facility. Employee is responsible for daily tasks associated with animal husbandry and health needs. Uses Veterinary Technician knowledge to assess animal health needs and follow Vet Services guidelines with respect to PARC policies and processes. Employee is dual function by having daily responsibilities related to animal care and health needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides compassionate care as a top priority for all animals

• Contributes to the animal health program at PARC utilizing experience and knowledge as a Veterinary Technician

• Provides surgical assisting responsibilities including anesthesia charting and monitoring, preparation and sterilization of tools, and operation and maintenance of equipment

• Collects biological samples and aids in diagnostics such as physical examinations, digital radiology, and laboratory procedures including bloodwork, fecal analysis, urinalysis, culture, and cytology

• Provides nursing care to sick/injured animals including but not limited to wound care and bandaging, oxygen administration and IV catheter placement and fluid administration

• Communicates with the Veterinarian regarding animal health concerns, medication dosages and administration, medical treatments and nursing care

• Calculates dosages and administers medication as well as provides treatment to facility animals as needed

• Conducts daily facility animal checks/rounds

• Dispenses and documents monthly medications including controlled substances regulated by the DEA

• Maintains legal documents such as all medical records along with any DEA and USDA required paperwork relating to Vet Services as a whole or to individual patients at the PARC facility

• Utilizes the AviMark veterinary software program functionalities relating to electronic medical records, appointments and booking

• Serves as the Animal Health Technician on staff or on call for the facility

• Educates other employees on the medical needs of animals at the PARC facility

• Assists with the acquisition of new facility animals including documentation and animal health assessments

• Creates and/or revises Standard Operation Procedures (SOP's) and Standard of Work (SOW) instructions related to animal health

• Assists with inventory,utilizingthe KanBan systems currently in place

• Ensures that kennel areas are clean, orderly and safe for animals

• Feeds and provides water to animals as scheduled and according to guidelines

• Exercises/socializes animals daily and abides by exercise and enrichment programs in place for each dog/cat

• Provides daily observations on the animals and documents necessary informationthat needs communicated tomanagement or the veterinary staff

• Ensures the comfort and cleanliness of all animals providing routine grooming care

• Assists in completion of facility housekeeping

• Advises Supervisor of any conditions that are unsafe including unrecognized hazards or infractions of safety rules

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• Associates of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology degree

• Two years' experience in a veterinary environment required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

* Ability to treat animals with care and respect and feel comfortable with large groups of animals

* Ability to assess animal health conditions and to perform routine diagnostics commonly utilized in the veterinary medical field

* Ability to work independently as well as be a team player

* Ability to follow instructions and respond to management direction

* Ability to write legibly and read documents

AFB International is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.