• May perform dosing of test agents in small animals through a variety of dosing methods, including, but not limited to, intraperitoneal, intravenous, epicutaneous, intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and oral. Applies topical test agents as required.
• May perform scoring of test agents, assessing the subject’s reaction to the agent.
• May perform post-procedure small animal euthanasia following established protocols.
• May perform and document a variety of activities, including but not limited to, routine clinical observations, charting of physiological data and animal health status, taking study-required animal weights, etc.
• May assist with preparing animals for surgery and with administering and monitoring anesthesia during procedure and post-operatively. Performs incision monitoring, pain assessment and medication administration as needed post-procedurally.
• May perform intravenous and cardiac blood collection.
• May perform preventive health maintenance such as nail trims and bathing and additional husbandry tasks.
• May perform all aspects of veterinary directed care and general husbandry procedures according to established procedures, guidelines and study protocols that meet the acceptable criteria of the veterinarian. Administers medications as prescribed by veterinarian and/or protocol specifications.
• Communicates with Veterinarian and Study Director regarding living conditions and medical status of animals.
• Cleans and maintains routinely utilized equipment.
• Assists with other duties as assigned.