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SoBran is seeking a Veterinary Technician I - (NHP) to serve at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland (LARC 11). 

OVERVIEW: Responsibilities of this position are that of a Veterinary Technician I for the NIH, Animal Care Project.  These responsibilities include all activities required for the proper care and maintenance of on-site animals.

This position’s responsibilities include:

1. Understand and follow all SOPs and Quality Assurance Standards
2. Assist veterinarian with examinations and procedures, and alert veterinarian of emergencies or animal problems
3. Administer clinical treatments as directed (Topical, PO, IM, SQ, IV, ID) to critical and chronic animals
4. Monitor the health status of all animals
5. Safely and correctly handle and restrain animals for observation and/or minor procedures
6. Collect and record physiological data (pulse, respiration, heart rate, body temperature, etc.)
7. Calculate drug dosages and administration frequencies
8. Identify and communicate signs of abnormal health and behavior in multiple species
9. Maintain medical records accurately
10. Assist the veterinary and research staff with surgical preparations and procedures 
11. Collect, preserve and prepare blood, urine, stool, and tissue samples for testing and shipment 
12. Place and maintain all forms and methods of animal identification in all species 
13. Participate in all required training (topics may include:  animal specific information and technical procedures, medical care, OSHA, regulatory, ASP support, and standard operating procedures)
14. Achieve and maintain a proficiency score of at least 95% within one year of appointment, and each year thereafter
15. Maintain breeding colony management and recordkeeping
16. Collect post-mortem specimens for shipment or evaluation
17. Supervise caretakers during weekend shifts
18. Participate in weekly technical or SOP training
19. Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned

Schedule Requirements:   All employees are expected to perform their duties as assigned. Shifts typically occur between 6:00 am and 8:30 pm weekdays, and 6:00 am to 5:30 pm 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.