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Research Animal Resources (RAR) is seeking a _Veterinary Technician_ that will provide support in the clinical management of various animal research animals and will provide support in other activities related to the clinical mission of RAR. This is a hybrid position, in which the primary responsibilities will involve working with small animals (~80%) with the remainder of the role working with large animals (~20%). This particular role will have a work schedule that would require working the weekend and can either be Thursday through Monday or Friday through Tuesday. Specific Duties & 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. This includes provisions of medical care/treatments, anesthesia, or research manipulations. + Review and communicate clinical care plan(s) with investigators + Perform animal experimental techniques, including restraint, IM, IV, IP and SQ injections, blood and tissue collection, necropsy, anesthesia and analgesia, and surgery techniques. + Assist with receiving and shipping laboratory animals. + May perform behavioral studies, and animal breeding colony management. + May perform diagnostic lab techniques including in-house parasitology and basic microscopy. + Other duties as assigned. Specific Physical Requirements for the Job + Ability to work under environmental conditions that could require the use of safety equipment. + Specialty Occupational Health requirements up to date and complete. _In addition to the duties described above_ _Small animals (e.g. mice, rats, hamsters, guinea pigs, chinchillas, rabbits)_ + For mice and rats, work independently to triage, manage, and keep records of clinical concerns. + For all other small animal species, manage and record clinical cases under supervision from a veterinarian. + Proficient in calculating drug dosages and working with controlled substances. + Review and process small animal transfer requests. _Large animals (e.g. pigs, sheep, dogs, cats, marmosets, macaques)_ + Primary duties will include weekend treatments of large animals such as injections (IM, SQ, IV) and oral medications (PO). + Communicate with veterinarians on clinical case management and treatment of animals by reporting any clinical abnormalities appreciated. + Document, maintain and ensure compliance of written documentation and records, including the use of relevant software (e.g. LabKey). + Assist veterinary, research, and Animal Resources staff as needed. This includes provisions of medical care/treatments, or research manipulations. + Accurately calculate drug dosages for both oral and injectable medications. + Log and handle controlled substances appropriately. Minimum Qualifications + High school diploma or graduation equivalent. + One year of related experience. + Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Preferred Qualifications + Registered Vet Tech (RVT), AALAS Certification like ALAT. Classified Title: Veterinary Technician Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $26.25 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Th-M or F-Tues / 8:30am-5pm FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: School of Medicine Campus Department name: Research Animal Resources Personnel area: University AdministrationEqual 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.