ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION
Nonexempt
Job Title : VETERINARY TECHNICIAN/RECRUITER (8362)
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Policy Group : Nonexempt-Clerical/Maintenance/Technical
Grade : 140
PRIMARY IMPACT:
Provides analytic/diagnostic services or uses highest level technical skills which noticeably affect work results.
DUTIES:*
1. Assist faculty and students in lab by demonstrating proper use of medical equipment, devices, and instruments.
2. Maintain laboratory and office equipment.
3. Present lab material as needed in faculty’s absence.
4. Assist faculty in production and reproduction of handouts, exams, and other materials.
5. Recruit students by:
a. Communication of Vet Tech program to outreach programs.
b. Attending college functions and providing guidance and advisement to prospective students.
c. Giving small group orientations discussing the Vet Tech program.
d. Providing assistance to individuals concerning admissions requirements.
* Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples necessarily include all of the duties performed.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Knowledge of standards of operations for all laboratory equipment functions; laboratory lesson troubleshooting guidelines and other assistance requirements; Veterinary Tech Program admission policies; transcript submission.
Skills in conducting various size group presentations; communication and leadership; and admissions guidance.
Ability to lift 40 lbs.
JOB EMPOWERMENT
(+) The employee follows existing procedures to which
he/she can make some changes to solve problems. Progress or results of
work is periodically checked and prior approval is required before changing
standard work procedures.
LEADERSHIP OF PEOPLE
Accountable for helping others or providing regular
guidance on an as-needed basis.
VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS
(+) Explaining information related to day-to-day or
recurring issues.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Composing letters, memos, reports, or documents of a unique
or non-recurring nature. May need to convert specialized terminology into
general business language.
PROBLEM ANALYSIS
The employee typically has to deal with issues or problems
that often require assessment and reasoning before coming up with an approach
or solution. The search for solutions may be accomplished quickly, but
usually requires assessment and analysis of various alternatives based on
standards or approaches defined by management or the appropriate professional/technical
discipline.
MINIMUM AND PREFERRED EDUCATION
Minimum: An Associate's degree or equivalent.
Preferred: An Associate's degree or equivalent.
Specifically, the position prefers a degree from an accredited Vet Tech program.
MINIMUM AND PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Minimum: One to two years.
Preferred: One to two years.
Specifically, the position requires a minimum of one year of related experience. Experience in a clinical veterinary setting preferred.
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Note: "(+)" indicates that an "intermediate" definition was selected for this factor. The statement applies to the lower level.
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