Veterinary Technician

Johns Hopkins University; Freeland (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Veterinary Technician to enhance the well-being of non-human primates. This vital role involves providing daily enrichment, managing quarantine protocols, and assisting with medical care. The successful candidate will work independently while collaborating with veterinary and research teams in a dynamic environment. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in animal care. If you are passionate about animal welfare and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

• One year of related experience required; additional education may substitute.
• Certification by the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science required.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily enrichment for nonhuman primates and maintain documentation.
• Assist veterinary staff with medical care and treatments.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Drug calculations

Independence

Injection techniques

Documentation skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science or Biology

Tools

Tractor

Pickup truck

Job description

We are seeking a Veterinary Technician . The purpose of this position is to provide animal husbandry and non-human primate enrichment to two breeding colonies of non-human primates.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide daily enrichment for nonhuman primates. Includes rotational creative use of food and physical devices to enrich the physical environment. Collection, maintenance and compliance of written documentation and records.
• Responsible for the institutional nonhuman primate quarantine program. Preparing areas for new arrivals, administration of drugs used for restraint and treatment; intradermal tuberculin testing and observation and documentation of test results; Collecting required biological samples for analysis and treatment; tattoo/chip/tag; obtain routine weights for multiple nonhuman primate species such as but not limited to macaques, baboons, marmosets, and squirrel monkeys.
• Assist veterinary staff, research staff, and Animal Resources personnel as needed. This includes provisions of medical care/treatments, anesthesia or research manipulations.
• Provide assistance with receiving and shipping laboratory animals.
• There is some responsibility for routine farm maintenance including using a tractor and pickup truck on the farm.

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• The ability to provide drug calculations, read and write.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be able to perform manipulations with specific techniques, such as but not limited to intravenous, intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.
• Certification by the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) level is required after 15 months of employment.
• Must be able to work a rotating schedule that includes approximately one weekend per month and rotating holidays.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent. Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology, Animal Science or Biology preferred.
• One year of related experience
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with non-human primates or large animal species preferred.

Classified Title: Veterinary Technician
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC
Starting Salary Range: Min $15.00 - Max $25.50 HRLY ($42,432.00 budgeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00-3:30, Some weekends and holidays
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Admin Research Animal Resources
Personnel area: School of Medicine

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate’s conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion .

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information

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The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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About the company

The Johns Hopkins University is a private research university in Baltimore, Maryland.