Veterinary Technician (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

2d•$16 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Plastic Surgery is seeking a Veterinary Technician to provide support in the animal husbandry and clinical management of animal research.

Requirements

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.
Animal Experimental Techniques - Developing
Animal Husbandry and Health Monitoring - Developing
Diagnostic Laboratory Techniques - Developing
Interpersonal Skills - Developing
Veterinary Clinical Case Management - Developing
Veterinary Record Keeping and Documentation - Developing

Responsibilities

Perform routine animal husbandry procedures.
Consult with veterinarians on clinical case management and treatment of animals.
Complete the collection, maintenance and compliance of written documentation and records.
Manage and record animal clinical cases independently.
Assist veterinary, research, and Animal Resources staff as needed. This includes provisions of medical care/treatments, anesthesia, or research manipulations.
Review and communicate clinical care plan(s) with investigators.
Perform animal experimental techniques, including restraint, IM, IV, IP and SQ injections, blood and tissue collection, necropsy, anesthesia and analgesia, and surgery techniques.
Assist with receiving and shipping laboratory animals.
May perform behavioral studies, and animal breeding colony management.
May perform diagnostic lab techniques including in-house parasitology and basic microscopy.
Other duties as assigned.