What are the works of a veterinarian that can by done by an animal husbandmen?

Animal Husbandry Supervisor-Little Rock,AR Area-Direct Hire

Kelly Scientific Resources currently have an exciting direct placement opportunity for a Animal Husbandry Supervisor for a research company in the Little Rock, AR area. The candidate will be responsible for supervising and coordinating all animal husbandry activities to ensure compliance with protocols, SOP's, and applicable accrediting organization guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

' Provide direct daily supervision and review work of assigned departmental employees to ensure accuracy and to ensure adherence to pertinent departmental policies, practices, and procedures.

' Assist in the interview and selection of qualified non-exempt personnel. Recommend personnel actions, including hiring, promotions and raises.

' Identify training and development needs of direct reports. Assist in the development, implementation and delivery of departmental training programs; ensure that direct reports receive departmental orientation and necessary on-the-job training.

' Monitor performance of direct reports. Provide regular coaching and counseling.

' Schedule overtime as authorized. Review and approve time cards. Coordinate vacation/time off schedules.

' May assist in development of departmental budget.

' Ensure optimum performance of group function. Recommend and implement techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, cut costs, take advantage of opportunities, and maintain state-of-the-art practices.

' Assist in the development, maintenance and communication of departmental systems and SOPs.

' Ensure that departmental equipment is maintained in good working condition and that departmental area(s) are maintained in a clean and orderly condition.

' Mentors direct reports toward defining career goals and objectives

' Conducts performance evaluations

' Provides and conducts training for animal husbandry staff

' Develops, implements, and monitors animal enrichment programs

' Inventories, maintains and repairs primary animal enclosures and related equipment

' Develops, implements and monitors vivarium sanitations programs

' Inventories, maintains and orders animal bedding and feed

' Develops, implements and monitors canine exercise programs

' Responsible for the preparation, organization, and timely review of all study- and facility-related animal husbandry data

' Assists research staff, as needed, with technical procedures (i.e. animal restraint)

' Participate in the team meetings and provide feedback to staff

If you are in the United States, the answer will vary from state to state. For your state check out the laws relating to animal care on the veterinary board website.

Most states allow animal husbandmen (care givers and veterinary technicians) to administer vaccinations. An acception is rabies. While a rabies vaccine may be purchased and administered by a layperson the vaccination is invalid unless the rabies vaccine is administered under the direct supervision of a veterinarian.

In addition, animal husbandmen may not perform any type of surgical procedure or administer anesthsia accept under the direct and immediate supervision of a veterinarian. Hoof trimming and shoeing for horses and other large animals does not require a veterinary license. Some states may allow equine dentistry to be performed also. A new policy available in some states is that certified animal caregivers may euthanize animals, for example in an animal shelter.

Animal husbandmen may not prescribe any type of medication, however, they may administer it and change wound dressings as directed by a veterinarian. Some medications do not require a prescription, eg. penicillin or Frontline. These OTC medications may be administered by an animal husbandmen without veterianary supervision.

I hope this helps.