Location: Baltimore,MD, USA
Requisition ID: 115817
Veterinary Farm Technician
Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Veterinary Farm Technician for it's Research Animal Resources (RAR) service center. The purpose of this position is to provide veterinary care to two breeding colonies of non-human primates. The veterinary technician will be directly supervised by the clinical veterinarian and will interact with care staff and veterinary residents on a daily basis.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Animal treatment/care responsibilities
* Administer medications for treatment via multiple routes including oral and parenteral.
* Obtain diagnostic samples from nonhuman primates including but not limited to blood, urine, and feces.
* Triage and provide care for nonhuman primate clinical cases - perform sedation, physical examination, fluid resuscitation and stabilization, intubation, IV catheterization, blood collection, subcutaneous fluid and drug administration, gavage, and other technical procedures.
* Perform wound care and minor surgeries, to include infection debridement and cleaning, digit and tail amputations, basic wound repair, and bandaging.
* Use and interpret diagnostic imaging for clinical purposes, such as ultrasound and digital x-ray.
* Provide post-operative monitoring and care.
* Maintain all clinical and surgical equipment including x-ray and anesthesia machines, ECG, cautery, autoclaves, etc.
* Coordinate routine testing, physical examination, dental prophylaxis and interventions.
* Assist with and coordinate care by veterinarians.
* Perform daily census of animals.
Teaching
* Train personnel in routine clinical treatments, sample collection, and diagnostics of nonhuman primates.
Inventory Control
* Stock pharmacy with veterinary supplies and drugs.
* Keep controlled substance log.
* Order supplies and equipment for surgery and animal health care.
Administrative Responsibilities
* Maintain animal records (paper and electronic).
* Schedule surgery and technical service procedures.
* Prepare bills for services provided.
Minimum Qualifications
* Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology or related discipline.
* Some related experience.
* Additional experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree preferred.
* Certified veterinary technician strongly preferred.
Classified Title: Veterinary Surgery Technician
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Veterinary Farm Technician
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F / 40 hours per week
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: Research Animal Resources
Personnel area: University Administration
Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here:
Education and Experience Equivalency
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 Completing Studies
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.
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