Job Title: Veterinary Technician

Job Type: 3 months Contract

Job Location: 8501 Progress Drive, Frederick, MD, USA, 21701

Work Schedule: On-site

Pay rate: $47.50-$50

Description:
3 months to cover a leave of absence
Sunday-Thursday 630am-3pm
Interview onsite if local
Job Description:
Assist veterinary staff in the documentation and triage of all laboratory animal health cases in a colony
of nonhuman primates.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Assist veterinary staff in the documentation and triage of all animal health cases noted by
technical and or senior veterinary staff.
· Perform routine veterinary technical and husbandry skills including the following:
o Administration of various therapeutic measures by IV, IM, SQ, topical, oral routes, etc.
o Bandage/wrapping techniques.
o Routine parasitological testing.
o Venipuncture techniques.
o TB testing including reading and recording results.
o Dental scaling.
o Proficient animal restraint techniques.
o Monitor critical care animals (i.e., place IVs, monitor fluids, etc.).
· Perform animal follow-up observations or new findings as required.
· Monitor animal health, visually, and by following detailed schedules.
· Generate animal treatment records and perform, track and schedule follow-ups.
· Maintain appropriate medical records for each animal in accordance with -regulatory
requirements. Assist in maintaining accurate record keeping procedures for the veterinary
department.
· Maintain and follow complex procedures to ensure appropriate animal health and treatment.
· Assist in providing leadership, animal health training, and guidance to other laboratory
personnel.
· Assist in keeping inventory and stocking the vet rooms (i.e., drugs and supplies). Assist in
organizing and maintaining the vet exam rooms.
· May be responsible for tissue sampling, performing routine necropsies, routine animal
manipulations and administration of fluids or other treatments as required.
· May perform routine technical and husbandry functions (general housekeeping) on studies and
must adhere to safety procedures.
· Perform all other related duties as assigned

Additional Requisition Requirements:

Measles titer or vaccine (MMR)

This position may require occasional weekends, holidays, and/or on-call shifts.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education: Graduate of a collegiate veterinary technology program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Training Activities or equivalent program in veterinary technology.

Experience: 0-1 year’s related experience working with animals in a laboratory or clinical setting.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

Certification/Licensure: LVT license or CVT/RVT certification preferred. AALAS ALAT certification is preferred.

Other: Demonstrate understanding of Standard Operating Procedures. Excellent organizational, time management and recordkeeping skills. Basic word processing skills required.

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Must be proficient in routine veterinary technical and husbandry techniques.