at Northwestern University in

Evanston, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Opening Id:

54450

Department:

Ctr for

Comparative Medicine Salary/Grade:

NEX/13

Job Summary:

Performs daily health monitoring, clinical care, surgical support and enrichment for laboratory animals.

Please note:

Must be able to lift 20 to 25 lbs. Must be able to work a shift schedule that includes working both Saturdays and Sundays, possibly a staggered work schedule, occasional overtime and holidays as required. Must be able to read, write and comprehend English in order to read signage and to read and update animal health records. Work space may be small, non-private, and close to other work stations where noise level can be high. This Position requires the individual to be available to work on either the Chicago and Evanston campuses as coverage needs dictate. Must be enrolled in the university's occupational health program which entails filling out a health questionnaire. The health questionnaire is submitted to the university's occupational health provider for review. Must be willing to undergo job related background check.

Specific Responsibilities:

Clinical Rounds Performs daily rounds under the direct supervision of the clinical veterinarians or Lead Animal Health Technicians to triage new animal health reports and monitor ongoing clinical cases. Communicates with veterinary staff and laboratory personnel to notify and update regarding the status of clinical cases. Performs physical examinations and treatments as deemed necessary by the clinical veterinarians. Surgical Support Assists the clinical veterinarians or other qualified individuals with surgical procedures. Prepares sterile instrument packs and prepares surgical suite animals for aseptic surgery. Under the direction of the clinical veterinarians, AHT Sr or Lead, administers anesthetic agents, intravenous fluids and monitors anesthesia and post-surgical recovery. Environmental Enrichment Provides environmental and social enrichment to the laboratory animals. Maintains and monitors various reports and records including animal health records, activity reports and enrichment logs. Colony Health/Sentinel Program Assists with the rodent colony health monitoring program (Sentinel Program) and incoming rodent quarantine program. Responsibilities include scheduling of quarterly and quarantine sentinel shipments with the diagnostic laboratory, ordering of replacement sentinels and review of the testing result To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account