Animal Technician

Position: Full-Time, 40 hours weekly, Benefitted, 12 Months, FLSA Non-Exempt, DBM B22, Typical work week M-F, 8-5; On-call after business hrs/weekends

Start Date: ASAP / Negotiable

Job Summary:

• Ensure the overall health and well-being of animals kept/owned by EWC for Veterinary Technology (VT) and Agriculture (Ag) Departments/purposes
• Ensure compliance with IACUC and CVTEA standards
• Complete, track, and report paper and computer records associated with the care, treatment, and housing of animals
• Schedule/coordinate part-time employees, students, and Work Study staff to care, feed, and clean all animals and their housing facilities in VT & Ag Depts
• Work location is the College’s Main Campus in Torrington

Essential Duties:

• Schedule others to care/feed animals owned/assigned by VT & Ag Depts
• When others are unavailable, care/feed animals (lrg & sm) & clean/disinfect and maintain VT & Ag animal housing facilities (e.g. kennels, cages) to include weekends, holidays, and College closure/vacation days
• Communicate with Attending Veterinarian/Vets about sick/injured animals
• Work around, restrain, lift, and move animals for their care/treatment
• Lift, carry, load/unload, and move animal feed/manure in wheel barrows or other device over uneven terrain
• Help medically treat animals under direction of licensed Vet; administer medications, perform exams, grooming, and emergency diagnostics
• Complete/track/report animals’ care/treatment on paper/computer records
• Order, receive, stock inventory levels of animal care, feed, and vet supplies
• Work with IACUC to ensure required/accurate documentation is logged
• Monitor/oversee maintenance of animal housing facilities; submit Work Order requests as needed for repairs

Qualifications:

• Associate of Applied Science in VT from an accredited program
• Previous work experience as Veterinary Technician to include large animals
• Successfully passed VTNE or successfully pass VTNE within one year
• Bachelor degree & two years’ full-time Vet Tech work experience preferred
• Current and valid state-issued Driver License

Hiring Range: $27,540.00 – $30,399.00 annually (depends on Education and Experience)

Job Close Date: January 25, 2018

Application Process:

Submit:

1. Application for Employment (Animal Technician)
2. Unofficial Transcripts

Optional:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Letter(s) of Recommendation

• Complete list of Duties & Responsibilities
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Employment contingent on successful background check results
• Driving record must meet College’s vehicle insurability requirements
• Email application items as a PDF to HumanResources@ewc.wy.edu

EASTERN WYOMING COLLEGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND E-VERIFY EMPLOYER