Research Animal Resources is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support laboratory operations.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Rodent Care

• Reporting to the rodent veterinarian, this position is the first responder to clinical calls. Also responds to calls received by the vet directly, when appropriate.

• Evaluate clinical cases, including gathering signalment.

• Handle cases, as appropriate, using sound veterinary judgment and cognizant of the labs IACUC-approved protocol and research needs.

• Communicate to researchers and veterinarians' clinical findings and case management recommendations.

• Perform treatments, as directed by the veterinarian.

• For routine cases, follow standard treatment plans.

• For non-routine cases, refer to the veterinarians for management.

• Follow up cases and treatment plans, ensuring researcher compliance to clinical intervention and case resolution.

• Give progress reports to veterinarian.

• Maintain electronic record of all active/treatment cases, and close clinical cases when resolved appropriately.

• Provides health history and coordinates submission of animals to pathology as requested, with approval by the veterinarian.

• Notify lab of husbandry concerns resulting to clinical harm, provide guidance to resolve, and communicate issues to the veterinarian if it is chronic issue.

Rodent Support Programs

• Teach rodent anesthesia techniques, and correct use of the rodent gas anesthesia machines.

• Verify protocol for use of anesthesia machines.

• Certify users on policy/procedures of RAR machine use, and archival of certification history.

• Coordinate reservations, and maintain machine calendar, for all approved users.

• Provide rodent anesthesia services to research staff, if requested

• Gather, and provide necessary budget info to appropriate admin for billing.

• Maintain and resupply equipment for the rodent anesthesia machine.

Rodent Support Programs Secondary Responsibility (as required for cross-coverage)

• Perform rodent rederivation by caesarian section and neonatal transfer.

• Teach and perform rodent techniques as requested by the veterinarian, including restraint, IM, IV, IP and SQ injections, blood and tissue collection, rodent surgery techniques, nail and incisor trim.

• Collect samples including but not limited to blood and tissues.

• Provide research support such as colony management.

• Perform diagnostic lab techniques (in-house parasitology, basic microscopy, etc.)

• Other duties as requested by the veterinarian.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.

• One year of related experience.

• Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Attention to detail; conscientious; strong written (email) and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently.

• Excellent record keeping skills and proficiency with use of computer programs, including spreadsheets and databases.

• Must be a team player and able to cross train with other veterinary technicians for cross-coverage, as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting in a seated position for extended periods of time.

• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.

• Finger and hand dexterity required to restraint animals and manipulate things.

• Significant standing, walking

• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.

• Ability to operate a computer on a frequent basis.

• Ability to wear appropriate personnel protective equipment (PPE) as assigned for the animal housing room.

• Must not have allergies to rodents like mice and rats.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology, Animal Science or Biology.

• College Degree, and experience in animal care preferred (extra preference to those with lab animal experience).

Classified Title: Veterinary Technician

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC

Starting Salary Range: $15.50 - $26.00 HRLY (43,160 targeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F / TBD

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Location: ​​​​​​School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus

Department name: SOM Admin Research Animal Resources

Personnel area: School of Medicine

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.