Animal Health Technician

This position involves previous experience in animal care, laboratory animal medicine, veterinary medicine, and/or laboratory research.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Excellent communication skills to facilitate problem resolution, receive creative feedback and direction.
• Initiative, flexibility, and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of computers and ability to manage clinical records and clinical data
• Knowledge of animal care and/or veterinary medicine
• Animal blood collection experience
• Reliability to work independently to complete job responsibilities
• Learn new procedures and solve routine technical problems as needed
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment and records
• Ability to work in an enclosed environment exposed to smells, dust, and dander of a wide variety of animals including rodents, cats, dogs, guinea pigs, rabbits, birds, sheep, goats, horses, monkeys, ferrets, pigs, cows, and other large animals, small animals, and exotic animals, etc.
• Remember large amount of details, know and apply UGA and regulatory agencies’ policies, draw appropriate conclusions from information available.
• Communicate verbally and in writing to a variety of individuals including faculty, staff, auditing agencies, etc.
• See well enough to perform a physical examination and hear well enough to auscult.
• Perform duties wearing Tyvek jumpsuit, two pairs of gloves, and a respirator (either N95 or powered air purifying respirator).

Physical Demands

• Frequent movement between facilities
• Ability to squat, kneel, reach overhead, walk stairs, and stand on ladders
• Routinely lift and carry up to 40 pounds
• Occasionally operating heavy equipment
• Driving as needed to perform job related duties.

see: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/370882 for more information

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $36,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Athens, GA 30602: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $36,000 - $50,000