Date Posted: November 4, 2020
Deadline: December 15, 2018
Organization: Diana Pet Food
Location: Greenwood
City: Hodges
Website: View Website
Job Type: Full Time
DESCRIPTION: The Panelis Animal Technician-1 is responsible for performing palatability trials, animal husbandry, and facility upkeep to ensure the Panelis mission is accomplished. This is a junior position.
MISSION: To perform palatability trials in a manner that facilitates obtaining acceptable results for the requestors; to operate facility equipment in a safe, proper manner; to ensure the facility remains in a clean, organized condition; and to ensure the animals’ health and well-being.
DUTIES AND ACTIVITIES
PALATABILITY TRIALS
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Obtain food for pal tests from the SPF plant and/or external sources as necessary to ensure weekly pal test schedules are maintained.
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Perform palatability test procedures in accordance with established schedules, procedures, and instructions in a manner that ensures reliable results are obtained.
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Accurately record required data on the cattery/kennel test sheet.
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Properly upload data into Citrix software.
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Record abnormal observations related to equipment, animals on test, facility, computer, etc. in the appropriate log book and notify appropriate individual(s) of the observations.
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ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
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Perform procedures as indicated in the Pay-for-Skills document for the position of Animal Technician – 1.
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Help maintain the exterior of the animal facility as necessary.
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VETERINARY CARE
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Maintain animal veterinary medical records, i.e. annotate animal arrivals/departures, treatments, diagnostics, behavior issues, etc.
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Ensure animals are fed on time on a daily basis (whether or not on official test).
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Observe animals daily for indication of clinical illness and report as necessary to Panelis Manager, or designee.
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Ensure kittens and puppies are successfully integrated into the facility.
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Administer veterinary treatments and follow up as prescribed and annotate animal medical records.
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Perform routine preventative and veterinary technical procedures as indicated in the Pay-for-Skills document for the position of Animal Technician – 1.
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Ensure well-being and socialization activities are performed as scheduled.
FACILITY MAINTENANCE / EQUIPMENT UPKEEP / SECURITY
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Notify Panelis supervisor or manager concerning facility equipment and structural problems.
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Assist with minor facility maintenance as necessary.
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Perform routine cleaning and checking of Panelis vehicles
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Operate the internal fire/security alarm system to ensure the facility remains secure during non-working hours.
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Other animal technicians
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Veterinarian/Panelis Manager
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Panelis Facility Supervisor
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Maintenance personnel
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SPF Warehouse personnel
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SPF R&D personnel
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Quality Data Technician