Veterinary Technician I, Veterinary Services

TITLE / CLASSIFICATION: Veterinary Technician I, Veterinary Services

REPORTING LOCATION: Rockville, MD

REPORTS TO: Director, Veterinary and Surgical Services

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: Support in vivo oncology research studies in mice as a member of the Veterinary Services Team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct daily and weekly assessments and treatments of animals identified with abnormalities
• Participate in the daily health surveillance program as described, including animal and sample submission and tracking of results.
• Administer agents through different routes of administration (including IP, PO, SQ and IV) and collect blood and tissue samples as dictated by study protocol or veterinary need.
• Support animal health and welfare assessment studies.
• Provide animal care including feeding and watering with food and water consumption monitoring.
• Conduct animal observation for general health and overall well-being.
• Record data using laboratory information management systems.
• May be required to conduct health observation on incoming animal and report any animal findings.
• Other duties as assigned