Laboratory Animal Technician

Usmd; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Tuition Remission

Job summary

An institution focused on agricultural sciences is seeking a Veterinary Assistant in Baltimore. The assistant will support animal health management in a lab setting. Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning, and observing laboratory animals, alongside providing medical treatment under direction. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma and relevant experience, with strong communication and leadership skills. This full-time position offers a salary range of $60,000 - $65,000 with generous benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and 4 years of animal husbandry experience or relevant degree.
• Ability to identify sick animals and provide medical treatment as prescribed.
• Ability to lift over 50 pounds and manage animals up to 200 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the health and well-being of laboratory animals.
• Perform routine duties such as feeding and cleaning laboratory animals.
• Observe and report animal behavior and health conditions.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Medical treatment

Communication

Leadership

Education

High School diploma

B.S. Degree in animal sciences

Associate of Arts degree in Veterinary Technology

Certification by AALAS as LAT

Job description

An institution focused on agricultural sciences is seeking a Veterinary Assistant in Baltimore. The assistant will support animal health management in a lab setting. Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning, and observing laboratory animals, alongside providing medical treatment under direction. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma and relevant experience, with strong communication and leadership skills. This full-time position offers a salary range of $60,000 - $65,000 with generous benefits.