Veterinary Technologist I

About the role

The Veterinary Technologist I is responsible for providing veterinary care to sick, injured or otherwise compromised mice and assists the clinical veterinarians to ensure the health and welfare of mice at the Laboratory. This position is additionally responsible for performing entry-level pharmacy duties.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes assessment of clinical conditions based on type of illness or injury and severity.
• Performs physical evaluations on sick/injured or otherwise compromised mice.
• Accurately identifies common clinical conditions in laboratory mice.
• Routinely treats sick/injured mice; monitors the animals' response to the prescribed treatment plan.
• Communicates with JAX research staff members about ongoing care.
• Maintains accurate and complete medical records.
• Maintains awareness of mice in animal rooms and takes appropriate actions (e.g., enrollment in the Animal Treatment Program, submission to pathology).
• Recognizes and reports adverse events and instances of non-compliance.
• Performs entry level pharmacy duties including but not limited to pharmacy order fulfillment, maintenance of supply inventory, preparation of items for sterilization.

Requirements

• Knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology as would normally be acquired through a BS or AS degree in Animal Science or related field OR high school diploma and 2 years’ experience working with rodents and successful completion of Laboratory Animal Science and Genetics.
• Must possess the interpersonal skills (verbal and written communication) necessary to interact with people representing a variety of levels of sophistication across the organization.
• Proficient with a variety of software tools to include word-processing, spreadsheets, and other computer software to record and report activities.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule; participate on a rotational on-call roster for after business hours, holidays and weekends; and travel occasionally.
• Positive team player with ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment.

Qualifications

• If the hired candidate is a licensed veterinary technician, they can be hired at the Vet Tech II level.

Skills

• Knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology.
• Interpersonal skills (verbal and written communication).
• Proficiency with various software tools.
• Flexibility with a flexible work schedule.
• Teamwork and multitasking abilities.

Benefits

Rotational On Call schedule for outside of normal business hours, weekends, and holidays around every 5 weeks.

Pay

$19.93 - $27.40 per hour.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm EST. There is some flexibility for a later shift.