SoBran, Inc. is seeking an Veterinary Technician II to serve at the National Institutes of Health, Laboratory Animal Research Contract (LARC) in Dickerson, Maryland.

OVERVIEW: Responsibilities of this position are that of a Veterinary Technician II for SoBran's animal care contracts.

Duties (non-inclusive list):

1. Understand and follow all Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Assurance Standards.

2. Assist the veterinary staff with examinations and procedures, and alert them to emergencies or other animal related problems.

3. Administer clinical treatments as directed (Topical, PO, IM, SQ, IV, ID).

4. Monitor the health status of all animals.

5. Safely and correctly handle and restrain animals for observation and procedure.

6. Collect and record physiological data (pulse, respiration, heart rate, body temperature, etc.).

7. Collect, preserve and prepare blood, urine, stool, and tissue samples for testing and shipment.

8. Calculate drug dosages and administration frequencies.

9. Identify and communicate signs of abnormal health and behavior in multiple species.

10. Maintain all logs, electronic medical records and documentation accurately.

11. Completes animal treatment updates and communicate changes with veterinary staff

12. Assist the veterinary and research staff with surgical preparations and procedures.

13. Place and maintain all forms and methods of animal identification in all species.

14. Responsible for cleaning and sanitization of procedure areas and carts

15. Achieve and maintain a technical proficiency score of at least 95% within one year of appointment, and each year thereafter.

16. Provide technical guidance and training to level I and II staff

17. Assist with the coordination of daily tasks to ensure everything is completed in a thorough, efficient, and timely manner.

18. Develop and foster effective teamwork among the staff and management team.

19. Keep an open line of communication so that management is aware of all ongoing issues.

20. Collect post-mortem specimens for shipment or evaluation

21. Perform embryo transfers or related activities

22. Supervise caretakers during weekend shifts.

23. Participate in weekly technical or SOP training.

24. Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

 
* Duty schedules are set at the discretion of the unit supervisor and/or SoBran Management to meet the requirements of the contract.  Shifts typically occur between 7:00am and 3:30pm weekdays, and 5:30am to 2:30pm weekends and holidays.   In addition, employees may be required to work beyond their scheduled shift or on non-scheduled days when unanticipated or emergency situations arise.
 

Our commitment

SoBran, is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.