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