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Veterinary Technologist I

Veterinary Technologist I

The Jackson Laboratory

Bar Harbor, ME • On-site

$19.93 - $27.40/hr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

The Jackson Laboratory rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

29th of 105 rated laboratories

Job description

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.

The salary range is $19.93-$27.40. Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Shift information: Monday through Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm EST. There is some flexibility for a later shift. There is a rotational On Call schedule for outside of normal business hours, weekends, and holidays around every 5 weeks.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

Veterinary Assessment and Treatment

  • Working with guidance from a CMQ veterinarian or designee, 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
  • Provides ongoing communication with JAX research staff members
  • Maintains accurate and complete medical records.
  • Monitors mice in animal rooms and determines if action is required (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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

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About JAX:

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California),Japan andChina. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.

Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visitwww.jax.org.

EEO Statement:

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

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