UNIV-Agricultural/Animal Associate II-DLAR

Job Description Summary

Works independently to provide veterinary care to research animals as well as performing specialized job assignments related to research and research support. The primary responsibility of
this position is providing veterinary care under direction of the clinical veterinarian for research animals at MUSC. A portion of this position is devoted to technical skill functions that are essential to the generation of research data for approved protocols of animal care and use. The position requires a basic understanding of animal anatomy, anesthesia, euthanasia, veterinary supportive care, biohazard containment, chemical hazard containment, and risk-reduction measures. Knowledge of investigators' needs with respect to the scientific process, the content of the corresponding IACUC approved protocols, the animal welfare regulations and the assurance of animal health and well-being are required. A portion of the responsibilities of this position may involve training of investigative staff regarding recognition and reporting of animal abnormalities and
techniques associated with animal care and use. Must be able to work independently much of the time, but as a team member when necessary.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Classified

Cost Center

CC001152 DLAR Division Of Laboratory Animal Resources

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-05

Pay Range

38,985.00 - 55,559.50 - 72,134.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

1.1

• Performs clinical rounds, follow-up treatments, post-surgical, emergency and critical care for a wide variety of laboratory animal species involved in research protocols.
• Performs clinical rounds, examines sick animals, and sends out emails to research staff regarding a variety of health issues.
• Must be able to administer oral medications including via gavage, injections (IV, IM, IP, SC), perform blood collection, assess animal health and well -being and perform thorough physical exams, including auscultation on diverse laboratory animal species.
• Must be able to calculate drug doses and administer supplemental fluids to various lab animal species.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• All treatments are under the direction of staff clinical veterinarians.
• Provide technical services for research personnel who use laboratory animals, including giving injections, blood collection from various species from appropriate sites, and administering medications. 35%

1.2

• Provide technical services for research personnel who use laboratory animals, including giving injections, blood collection from various species from appropriate sites, and administering medications. 20%

1.3

• Provide back up to the Surgical Research Laboratory.
• Performs peri- and intra-operative care of animals undergoing anesthesia and surgery.
• Assists veterinarians, investigators, medical school faculty and house staff in surgical procedures by anesthetizing and preparing animals for surgery, performs intra- and post-operative monitoring, provides technical assistance during procedures, and performs euthanasia for terminal procedures. 15%

1.4

• Able to utilize departmental databases for maintaining clinical data and for billing purposes. 15%

1.5

• Provide training for research personnel in various rodent techniques including handling and restraint, gavage, ear tagging, injections, blood collection, anesthesia, aseptic technique and basic principles of surgery. 10%

1.6 Other duties- 5%

• Other duties as assigned.

MUSC Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:

An associate degree in animal husbandry, agriculture, or a related field and three years of work experience that is directly related to the area of employment. Work experience that is directly related to the area of employment may be substituted for the associate degree on a year-for-year basis. Veterinary Technician Certification may be used in lieu of the years of experience.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Continuous) Ability to climb using step stool. (Infrequent) Ability to work in temperature extremes (32° F to 100 ° F) when required due to assignments in cold rooms and/or foreign countries. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 4-liter waste material bottles a distance of 30 feet, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. to 30 lbs. jugs of liquid a distance of 100 feet, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to file boxes from floor level to counter tops, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift materials up to 20 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift 25 lbs. boxes from floor level to a maximum height of 72". (Infrequent) Ability to lift 40 lbs. centrifuge rotors, from floor level to a height of 40 inches, then down 20 inches into centrifuge drum. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull file boxes from one location to another at floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maneuver heavy equipment on bench tops (Frequent) Ability to reach, stretch, bend, while moving items/materials from both sitting and standing positions. (Frequent) Ability to conduct a variety of hand pipefitting operations. Continuous) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision in both eyes, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to hear and recognize various alarms emitting from work area systems. (Continuous) Ability to work in a darkroom for processing film, etc. (Continuous) Ability to qualify for the use of cartridge respirators. (Continuous) Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent)
May require working with animals of various sizes.

Physical Requirements: (DLAR Specific):

Must be able to lift 50 lbs. above waist routinely. Must be able to work with animals. May be exposed to animal allergen May be exposed to zoonotic diseases. Must be able to work in dusty environments. May have to work in wet areas. Must be able to properly wear DLAR issued PPE. Must be able to work in reverse light cycle rooms. May have to work in confined spaces. Must be able to understand safety requirements for autoclave rack washer and tunnel washer.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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