- Post mortem room support including receiving, preparation and collection of samples for chronic wasting disease, rabies and salmonella among others. This position must properly identify samples, ship and dispose of extraneous tissues. Samples may come from domestic and wild animals (i.e. elk, skunks, poultry, environmental)
- Field visits to assist in investigations, collect samples or deliver quarantines
- Maintaining supplies, housekeeping and cleaning and disinfection of post mortem room and facility to maintain CL2 Agric biosecurity standards and adhering to biosecurity standards at site visits
- Maintain quality control of instruments and equipment
- Administrative responsibilities related to managing work at the site, calls related to surveillance programs and receiving submissions. This person is also responsible for maintaining electronic and physical records and standard operating procedures
Veterinary Technologist - Fairview, Canada - Government of Alberta
Description
Role Responsibilities
Are you interested in providing technical support to pathologists, toxicologists and surveillance veterinarians? Are you interested in assisting in public health? Do you have good communication skills & like to collaborate & solve problems?
If so, this opportunity with the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation is the position for you
The Veterinary Technologist is a member of an animal health team in four locations across Alberta that participate in animal health surveillance activities for new and emerging diseases, responding to disease outbreaks, assisting in public health and assisting Alberta's livestock and poultry industries. Collaborating with livestock producers, veterinarians & scientists across the province, the Veterinary Technologist plays a key role in success for Alberta's livestock industries.
Veterinary Technologist responsibilities:
If this sounds like you, apply today, and see how your expertise can help better the lives of Albertans