Veterinary Laboratory Technician , Kerala

VETERINARY LABORATORY TECHNICIAN, KERALA   

I.          NATURE OF WORK:

This is a para-professional technical laboratory work in the field of veterinary science responsible for at least one laboratory unit.

Employees in this class, under a minimum of supervision, routinely conduct a broad range of tests requiring independent judgment in a variety of scientific disciplines. Employees in this class perform a broader range of tests than a laboratory technician.

Employees in this class will perform the following laboratory tests, as well as others: culture and identification of microorganisms, fecal examinations for parasites, complete blood count, complete urinalysis, blood chemistries, sperm counts and motility, pregnancy testing; will administer animal inoculations; may test for rabies including the selection of appropriate tissues and distinguishing the type of fluorescence that is a positive or negative indication of rabies.  Work in this position requires considerable accuracy and powers of observation.  Employees must be capable of producing acceptable reports that require a minimum of review.

Supervision is received from veterinarians or laboratory scientists.  Work effectiveness is determined through a review of reports and assignments, as well as the reliability of laboratory test results.  Employees in this class may be required to train and supervise lower-level employees.

II.         EXAMPLES OF WORK:  (Examples are illustrative only)

Under minimum supervision, performs a broad range of examinations or tests in various fields of veterinary diagnostic laboratory technology such as bacteriology, serology, clinical chemistry, hematology, and parasitology to determine whether or not abnormalities are present.  Some examples of diagnostic tests include, but are not limited to, testing for the following diseases: Bovine, Leukemia, Erlichosis, Blood Cell Parasite determinations, Hog Cholera, Pseudorabies, Transmissible Gastro-Enteritis, Equine Virus Abortion, Botulism (A, B, and C), Hemobartonellosis, Dirofilariosis, Babesiosis, Rabies, Swine Dysentery, Shipping Fever Complex, and Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis.  Other tests include, but are not limited to, equine cross match to determine blood incompatibility, biological and chemical pregnancy tests in mares, and spinal fluid protein determination to determine abnormalities;

Makes chemical or microbiological analyses of body fluids;

Examines cultures and smears and conducts tests to identify organisms;

Prepares specialized bacteriological culture media and reagents;

Adapts and modifies test equipment as needed;

Prepares technical reports;

Requisitions laboratory supplies;

Trains and supervises laboratory assistants and technicians;

Keeps detailed records;

Performs other related duties.

III.       REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the species variations in non-human and avian enzymes and blood

chemistry;

Knowledge of a wide variety of veterinary laboratory diagnostic procedures and techniques including chemical laboratory practices and veterinary clinical laboratory practices.

Introductory knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of non-human and avian species; of endo and ecto-parasites and the methodology required to isolate ad identify microorganisms from the appropriate specimens; of non-human and avian hematology and the methodology required to conduct tests in the various species; of the methodology of performing non-human and avian blood chemistry and enzyme determinations; of non-human urinalysis and the methodology necessary to perform determinations in the various species;

Ability to properly operate and calibrate for the various non-human and avian species a wide range of scientific instruments including, but not limited to, the accustat blood chemistry analyzer, hematology analyzer, cryostat, fluorescent microscopes and standard microscopes, and hemocytometer; to perform a wide range of bacteriological and chemical tests with a minimum of supervision and to train other employees in these procedures; to supervise technical assistants; to prepare reports and maintain records accurately; to maintain effective working relationships with others.

IV.       MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Successful completion of  VHSE in MLT

                                        Diploma in MLT from Directrate of Medical Education , Kerala

                                        BSc degree in MLT from any recognized medical colleges in India

                                        Diploma in MLT from any agriculturel universities in India

Experience:

not necessary for entry level

Note:

Completion of a formal course in medical technology consisting of training experience

V.        LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES:

NOT APPLICABLE.

 VI. Pay scale

         Lab technician grade 11 :   10480 -18300   ( Entry )

         Lab technician grade 1   :   13210 -22360   ( 1 st time bound )

         Lab supervisor              :   18740-33680   ( 2 nd Time bound)

VII. Laboratory pattern

       Veterinary Poly Clinics

District Veterinary Centers

Chief Disease Investigation Office, Palode

Regional disease diagnostic Labs

Rabies Diagnostic Lab, Kannur ,Kollam, Palode

Avian disease Diagnostic Lab

Brucella lab Wayanad 

Institute of Animal Health & veterinary biologicals , Palode