JOB TITLE

ICU Veterinary Technician I Summary Under the direction of the Sr. Veterinary Technician or Facility Veterinarian, the Veterinary Technician shall primarily be responsible for daily rounds, preliminary health exams of sick animals, reporting to the veterinarians, examination of all incoming animals for overt signs of illness, and assistance with the animal surveillance program for various large animal species (rodents, ungulate, NHP). This person must be knowledgeable of veterinary medical terminology, animal treatment, nursing, and observations and communicating abnormal or poor health. This person will be responsible for assisting investigators with technical procedures including surgery preparation, sedation, anesthetic monitoring, bleeding, drug administration, identification of animals, restraint, and keeping appropriate records. Requirements Employee must have a high school diploma, hold an Associate Arts Degree in Veterinary Technology or B.S. degree in biology, animal science or similar discipline, experience working with animals in biomedical research preferable) or companion animal practice and be eligible to take an AALAS certification exam. Candidates with current AALAS certification are preferred. Duties

• Provide care to research animals, performing health observations, reporting problems or abnormalities to the veterinarians.
• Laboratory animal surgical care including intubation, anesthesia monitoring and pre and post-operation monitoring and care.
• Assess and document clinical observations, body weight data, food consumption data, environmental data, and other data on the appropriate forms.
• Ensure that records, logbook, and other clinical and project records are appropriately and contemporaneously maintained.
• Administer drugs or treatments including dose calculation and controlled drug record keeping.
• Communicate with all staff to care for animals and provide high quality services to the customers.
• Coordinate work schedules with researchers and the supervisors.
• Restraint and positioning of animals for examination or treatment.
• Monitoring and executing the sentinel animal program.
• Assure that procedures and practices involving the program of animal care are appropriate for the continued maintenance of AAALAC accreditation of the NIH animal facility.
• Assist, when requested, in experimental planning and logistics/scheduling requirements.
• Maintain facility cleanliness along with sanitation and sterilization of supplies and equipment.
• Ensure all safety requirements are met.
• Identify and report potential problem areas related to animal use, care, or health, or problems with facilities or equipment which may be hazardous to animals or personnel.
• Compliance with the QA/QC program.
• Pursue specialized training or cross training to maximize delivery of services.
• Maintain a current knowledge of existing and proposed laws, regulations, and guidelines affecting the care and use of animals at the NIH.
• Maintain a broad general knowledge and competence in lab animal science husbandry, technical procedures, and facility management.
• Perform other duties as assigned to include routine animal husbandry and cage wash functions as needed during emergencies.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

Handling and manipulating animals Literate in written and spoken English Experience in an animal facility or previous skills working in a veterinary clinic. Knowledgeable in PC applications including word documents and spreadsheets

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Continuing education credits Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid parental leave Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location:

In person