Johns Hopkins University is seeking a **_Veterinary Farm Technician_** for it's Research Animal Resources (RAR) service center. The purpose of this position is to provide veterinary care to two breeding colonies of non-human primates. The veterinary technician will be directly supervised by the clinical veterinarian and will interact with care staff and veterinary residents on a daily basis. **Specific Duties & Responsibilities** _Animal treatment/care responsibilities_ + Administer medications for treatment via multiple routes including oral and parenteral. + Obtain diagnostic samples from nonhuman primates including but not limited to blood, urine, and feces. + Triage and provide care for nonhuman primate clinical cases – perform sedation, physical examination, fluid resuscitation and stabilization, intubation, IV catheterization, blood collection, subcutaneous fluid and drug administration, gavage, and other technical procedures. + Perform wound care and minor surgeries, to include infection debridement and cleaning, digit and tail amputations, basic wound repair, and bandaging. + Use and interpret diagnostic imaging for clinical purposes, such as ultrasound and digital x-ray. + Provide post-operative monitoring and care. + Maintain all clinical and surgical equipment including x-ray and anesthesia machines, ECG, cautery, autoclaves, etc. + Coordinate routine testing, physical examination, dental prophylaxis and interventions. + Assist with and coordinate care by veterinarians. + Perform daily census of animals. _Teaching_ + Train personnel in routine clinical treatments, sample collection, and diagnostics of nonhuman primates. _Inventory Control_ + Stock pharmacy with veterinary supplies and drugs. + Keep controlled substance log. + Order supplies and equipment for surgery and animal health care. _Administrative Responsibilities_ + Maintain animal records (paper and electronic). + Schedule surgery and technical service procedures. + Prepare bills for services provided. **Minimum Qualifications** + Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology or related discipline. + Some related experience. + Additional experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. **Preferred Qualifications** + Bachelor’s Degree preferred. + Certified veterinary technician strongly preferred. Classified Title: Veterinary Surgery Technician Job Posting Title (Working Title): Veterinary Farm Technician Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CD Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate with experience) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: M-F / 40 hours per week Exempt Status: Non-Exempt Location: School of Medicine Campus Department name: ​​​​​​​Research Animal Resources Personnel area: University Administration Equal Opportunity Employer: Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.