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Job Code (0001 temp/casual) Veterinary Technician Assistant 

This position has the responsibility to provide basic technical care for animals of multiple
species. Employees will assist veterinary technician staff and DVM staff with a variety of basic
veterinary medical procedures to ensure proper medical care. 

Successful candidate will be assigned to perform minor and routine animal treatments, assist
DVM and Veterinary Technicians, as well as perform data entry and maintain work areas. 

50% - Perform minor and routine animal treatments to include, but not limited to: Nail and teeth trimming, administering prescribed medications, documenting treatments and condition of the animals under the veterinary teamâ™s care. 

25% - Maintain proper documentation of records to include: billing labs for all service fees, billing labs for purchased pharmaceuticals, maintaining USDA animal Records. 

20% - Maintain multiple pharmacies including: filling prescriptions, restocking supplies, maintaining cleanliness of the area, track medication expiration dates, and maintain anesthesia machines.  

5% - Other duties as assigned.

Some work assignments will involve exposure to animal allergens, high levels of noise, and/or disinfectants and sanitizing agents. To protect employees, the University of Minnesota may require you to wear personal protection equipment, some of which may require medical monitoring and fitness testing. All required protective equipment, testing and medical evaluations will be provided by the University.

All offers of employment for this position will be conditioned on the completion of a medical questionnaire, evidence of current tetanus immunization, and/or a fitness for duty examination to ensure the applicantâ™s ability to work in an environment that may present occupational health and safety hazards associated with work.

Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent. One year of post high school experience or education in
veterinary technology.

Preferred Qualifications:
Student or recent graduate of a veterinary technician health program

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