St. Petersburg College
POSITION DESCRIPTION
DEPARTMENT: Veterinary
Technology SITE: HEC
SALARY SCHEDULE: Career
- GRADE:
BASIC FUNCTION:
Responsible for overseeing the
operations of a kennel in the department of Veterinary Technology. Work hours
will include weekends and holidays as assigned.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Oversees
and supervises the operations of a veterinary kennel to insure the well-being
of animals housed in the facility and the protocols of the Animal Care and Use
Committee, and the USDA are followed.
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Maintains
computerized records of animals entering and exiting the kennel. Maintains
feeding charts and schedules for animals. Processes animal records to include
vaccination and medicine.
v
Assigns
and supervises the work of student assistants to insure coverage during
weekends and holidays.
v
Assists
instructors and students in the laboratory as assigned. Assists with treatments
within prescribed limits.
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Supervises
and participates in feeding of animals and cleaning of the kennels, equipment
and machines in the laboratory. Performs routine hospital maintenance and
cleaning duties and makes sure that they are accomplished on a scheduled basis.
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Maintains
cleaning supplies, animal supplies, prescribed drugs, food, litter and related
items. Compiles inventory records. Orders supplies, drugs, food, litter, etc.,
in accordance with department policies and procedures.
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Implements
and assures compliance with college procedures concerning biohazardous waste
disposal and OSHA regulations. Assists in enforcing emergency preparedness plan
for the kennel.
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Performs
related duties as required.
EDUCATIONAL
REQUIREMENTS:
Associate's degree in
Veterinary Technology is desired.
EXPERIENCE
REQUIREMENTS:
One (1) year experience
involving the care of animals, including experience in maintaining inventory
and related records.
KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL
REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of the process
involved in the care and feeding of animals. Ability to gain knowledge of the
protocols established by the college and OSHA relating to care of animals.
Ability to gain knowledge of biohazardous waste procedures and emergency
procedures. Knowledge of basic laboratory equipment. Knowledge of basic
mathematics. Computer skills. Ability to assign and supervise the work of
student assistants. Ability to perform manual laboring and cleaning. Ability to
work well with people.