Location: Marshall Islands

***This position is contingent on contract award.***

Duties:

The primary responsibilities of the Position include the following:

• Veterinary Technician is a member of a field veterinarian team that is responsible for the overall health of canines supporting the contract.
• Examine animals to detect nature of diseases or injuries.
• Inoculate animals against various diseases such as rabies and distemper.
• Collect body tissue, feces, blood, urine, or other body fluids for examination and analysis.
• Operate diagnostic equipment such as radiographic and ultrasound equipment, and interpret the resulting images
• Advise handlers regarding sanitary, feeding, and general care necessary to promote health of animals.
• Educate handlers/trainers about diseases that can be spread from animals to humans.
• Train and supervise workers who handle and care for animals.
• Establish and conduct quarantine and testing procedures that prevent the spread of diseases to other animals or to humans, and that comply with applicable government regulations.
• Perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments and maintaining business records.
• Inspect and test animals to detect the presence of communicable diseases.
• Plan and execute animal nutrition and reproduction programs.
• Inspect animal housing to determine cleanliness and adequacy.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

Minimum Position Requirements

• Shall possess or be able to obtain a minimum SECRET level clearance.
• Shall have an Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology or a currentVeterinary Technician Certificate from an accredited university.
• Shall have a minimum experience of two (2) years in a private practice or the military.
• Shall have a minimum experience of two (2) years in working independently and decision-making in canine medical emergencies, combat-related injuries preferred.
• Shall have knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo (this includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods).
• Shall have a minimum experience of two (2) years in maintaining canine health records and canine international health certificates
• Shall have experience with a microchip program that scans, reads and tracks canines
• Shall be willing to live and work in conflict/combat areas or similar hazardous environments.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid, current U.S. Driver's License and Passport.
• Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write and communicate in English.
• Shall demonstrate proficiency in the use of basic word processing programs and the Acuity MedicalManagement System software.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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