Veterinary Technologist I

The Jackson Laboratory • Bar Harbor, ME

2d • $20 - $27 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Veterinary Technologist I is responsible for providing veterinary care to sick, injured or otherwise compromised mice and assists the clinical veterinarians to ensure the health and welfare of mice at the Laboratory. This position is additionally responsible for performing entry-level pharmacy duties.

Requirements

• Knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology as would normally be acquired through a BS or AS degree in Animal Science or related field OR high school diploma and 2 years’ experience working with rodents and successful completion of Laboratory Animal Science and Genetics.
• Must possess the interpersonal skills (verbal and written communication) necessary to interact with people representing a variety of levels of sophistication across the organization.
• Proficient with a variety of software tools to include word-processing, spreadsheets, and other computer software to record and report activities.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule; participate on a rotational on-call roster for after business hours, holidays and weekends; and travel occasionally.
• Positive team player with ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment.

Nice To Haves

• If the hired candidate is a licensed veterinary technician, they can be hired at the Vet Tech II level.

Responsibilities

• Working with guidance from a CMQ veterinarian or designee, prioritizes assessment of clinical conditions based on type of illness or injury and severity.
• Performs physical evaluations on sick/ injured or otherwise compromised mice.
• Accurately identifies common clinical conditions in laboratory mice.
• Routinely treats sick/injured mice; monitors the animals' response to the prescribed treatment plan
• Provides ongoing communication with JAX research staff members
• Maintains accurate and complete medical records.
• Monitors mice in animal rooms and determines if action is required (e.g. enrollment in the Animal Treatment Program, submission to pathology).
• Recognizes and reports adverse events and instances of non-compliance.
• Performs entry level pharmacy duties including but not limited to pharmacy order fulfillment, maintenance of supply inventory, preparation of items for sterilization.

Benefits

• The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree