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Description The Senior Veterinary Technician under minimal supervision, monitors the health and well-being of all animals within multiple facilities, including but not limited to, nonhuman primates, swine, sheep, ferrets, mink, and rabbits, and rodent species. The SVT serves as the floater to provide both small and large animal support in the clinical space. SVT provides surgical support, including pre-, intra- and postoperative care, involving all species. The SVT, upon the advice of the veterinarian, administers or schedules treatments to ill or injured animals or for preventive purposes. Responsibilities Administer medications and treatments to laboratory animals according to a prescribed protocol. Provide care to animals on clinical rounds. Provide surgical support, including pre-, intra- and postoperative care. Conduct standard sterile operating room procedures ensuring all instruments and materials are appropriately prepared and available for use. Assist veterinarian and researchers with surgical procedures and tests. Maintain records on anesthetics, post-operative and clinical rounds according to protocol. Assist with cleaning, organizing, and ...