The Jackson Laboratory
Veterinary Technologist I
Bar Harbor, Maine
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About the role
- The Veterinary Technologist I is responsible for providing veterinary care to sick, injured or otherwise compromised mice and assists the clinical veterinarians to ensure the health and welfare of mice at the Laboratory.
- This position is additionally responsible for performing entry-level pharmacy duties.
- Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities
- Performs physical evaluations on sick/ injured or otherwise compromised mice.
- Performs entry level pharmacy duties including but not limited to pharmacy order fulfillment, maintenance of supply inventory, preparation of items for sterilization.
Requirements
- Positive team player with ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment.
- Monitors mice in animal rooms and determines if action is required (e.g. enrollment in the Animal Treatment Program, submission to pathology).
Skills
- For more information, please visit www.jax.org .
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Compensation
- The salary range is $19.93-$27.40.
Benefits
- Maintains accurate and complete medical records.
Company info
- Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease.
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