KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• 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.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

• The daily responsibilities and activities of an Emory DAR large animal anesthesia technician include but are not limited to:
  • Provides direct clinical support for large animal anesthetic, imaging, and surgical events associated with the DAR service.Surgical prep, positioning, anesthesia administration, monitoring, and recovery of animals
  • Technical skills: Intubation, catheterization, animal restraint, basic pre-op physical exams, administer analgesics/anesthetics/other medications, maintain aseptic technique
  • Familiarity with multiple anesthetic circuits and equipment (examples: rebreathing/non-rebreathing systems, ventilators, vitals monitors)
  • Tracks use of controlled drugs according DEA regulations
  • Monitor anesthesia for routine, orthopedic, and emergency procedures: recognize normal vs. abnormal vitals and communicate with veterinarian for intervention
  • Perform calculations for induction drugs, continuous rate infusions, and emergency drugs
  • Perform blood draws and other biologic sampling, with follow up submission of samples to the DAR Diagnostic laboratory
  • Must familiarize themselves with large animal IACUC protocols regarding approved surgical procedures and medications
  • Familiarity with obtaining digital radiographs under the direction of a veterinarian while using appropriate safety measures
  • Provides technical assistance for animal procedures not directly associated with large animal surgery service.
  • Assists with management and maintenance of large animal surgery areas and equipment.Follows appropriate disinfectant and sterilization procedures
  • Notifies supervisor of low inventory or other supply needs in surgery
  • Follows weekly/monthly/annual cleaning schedule and completes tasks on record
  • Communicates and collaborates with Emory researchers under the guidance and supervision of a veterinarian
  • Provides clinical care for all animal species within DAR as needed and other related duties as assigned.
  • Participates in the weekend and holiday on-call rotation schedule shared with DAR treatment/triage veterinary staff.
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs
  • Applicants with a valid driver's license and able to obtain Emory Safe Driving permissions are preferred