Veterinary Technician

Job Req ID: 114647

Veterinary Technician

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

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information

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Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

School of Medicine

• East Baltimore Campus