Research Veterinary Technician: Animal Care & Procedures

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support animal husbandry and the clinical management of animals used in research. The role involves routine husbandry, assisting veterinarians, and maintaining meticulous records on animal care and procedures.

Responsibilities include collaboration with investigators and staff, aiding with anesthesia and surgical techniques, and participating in animal shipping, breeding, and diagnostic tasks within the School of Medicine campus."

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year related experience.
• Experience with animal care and husbandry preferred.

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, including medical care/treatments, anesthesia or research manipulations.
• Review and communicate clinical care plans with investigators.
• Perform animal experimental techniques including restraint, injections, blood collection, necropsy, anesthesia and surgery techniques.
• Assist with receiving and shipping laboratory animals.
• May perform behavioral studies and breeding colony management.
• May perform diagnostic lab techniques including basic microscopy.

Skills

Animal handling

Record keeping

Clinical collaboration

Laboratory procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support animal husbandry and the clinical management of animals used in research. The role involves routine husbandry, assisting veterinarians, and maintaining meticulous records on animal care and procedures.

Responsibilities include collaboration with investigators and staff, aiding with anesthesia and surgical techniques, and participating in animal shipping, breeding, and diagnostic tasks within the School of Medicine campus."