To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions. GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, provides coordination and support for the daily operation of the Veterinary Technology program. This position requires independent judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills, strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills, good computer skills and the ability to handle pressures related to…
deadlines. The work schedule will be 3 pm to 6 pm, Monday through Friday. This position will also be September - December and then January - May. UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES: Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence. Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions. Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment. Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success. Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence. Supervise afternoon animal care rotations (3:00-6:00 PM Monday-Friday, September-December, January-May) Communicate any problems with the instructor and/or veterinarian Provide feedback to instructor(s) on student performance Instruct students in appropriate completion of animal care tasks Assist the full-time RVTs in monitoring student record keeping Assist faculty, staff, and students in the maintenance of clean and organized laboratory areas Perform limited kennel maintenance Submit kennel and facility maintenance requests Monitor patients and report any health problems to the attending veterinarian Perform other related work duties as assigned PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: Be able and willing to represent the College in the most positive manner with members, students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve. Cooperate as a team member with the Animal Health faculty and staff in performing duties essential to the achievement of efficient program operations. Ability to assume responsibility, deal effectively with problems, and exercise independent judgment when making decisions. Be punctual and reliable. Ability to work in an educational environment training environment. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form. Work effectively and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions, deal with deadlines, and be flexible. Must be able to handle and work with small animals. Must be available to work afternoons, 3:00-6:000 p.m. Monday-Friday for animal care. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Moderate to light work. Position involves sitting and/or standing constantly (67-100%) in a laboratory/office setting. Exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally (10-33%). Frequent (34-66%) reaching, standing, walking, lifting, dexterity, pushing, pulling, and repetitive motions. Handling and restraint of both small and large animals.
