{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"84527101e65669e6bc68ba7d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/84527101e65669e6bc68ba7d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/84527101e65669e6bc68ba7d","title":"Program Support Specialist","description":"Responsibilities of this position are that of a Program Support Specialist with a focus in the Veterinary Technician area for SoBran's animal care contracts the MD/DC/VA area.\n\nDESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:\n\nPrimary duties may include the following:\n\nAll employees are expected to arrive to work at the time specified for the position to which they are assigned. Work hours typically occur between 6:00am and 8:30pm M-F. These assignments may include working on weekends and holidays and will be at the discretion of the Program Management Staff. Weekend/Holiday hours range from 6:00am - 6:30pm.\n\nThis person is expected to have a general familiarity with day-to-day activities in multiple facilities working with multiple species. We expect the Program Support Specialist to be forward thinking and able to use their knowledge of basic facility practices to accomplish tasks in a wide array of positions and assignments. The PSS also must attain and maintain access to the facilities as required by the client.\n\nThis position's responsibilities include but are not limited to:\n\nUnderstands and follows all SOP's and Quality Assurance Standards.\nAssist veterinarian with examinations and procedures, and alert veterinarian of emergencies or animal problems\nPerform daily clinical rounds\nPrepare and administer clinical treatments as directed (Topical, PO, IM, SQ, IV, ID)\nMonitor the health status and maintenance of accurate and detailed health records\nCollect physiological data (pulse, respiration, heart rate, body temperature, etc\nIdentify and communicate signs of abnormal or poor health\nProvide small and large animal enrichment as directed\nCleaning, sanitizing, organizing and otherwise preparing animal support areas ( OR, prep rooms, etc.)\nPerform and/or assist and maintain anesthesia/recovery for animals undergoing procedures such as surgery and imaging.\nProvide surgical room assistance and preparation.\nMaintain surgical room supplies and equipment.\nAssist with surgical procedures and monitor animals during and after procedures.\nAssist with training and orientation of surgical room procedures.\nPrepare and transport animals for imaging and monitor during imaging procedures.\nMaintain surgical equipment\nCheck for expired items and maintain inventory\nAddress QC findings in a timely manner\nMust be able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs; bend, stoop, climb and stand for a prolonged period\nRoutinely safely handles and disposes of hazardous (biohazardous, radiological, or chemical) materials\nPerform any other duties as assigned\nExpectation of education and AALAS certification at LAT level, or equivalent training and experience","company":"So Bran","rawCompany":"so bran","city":"Silver Spring","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:27:06.507Z","occupations":[{"code":"31-9096.00","title":"Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers","slug":"veterinary-assistants-and-laboratory-animal-caretakers"},{"code":"29-2056.00","title":"Veterinary Technologists and Technicians","slug":"veterinary-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"39-2021.00","title":"Animal Caretakers","slug":"animal-caretakers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541940","title":"Veterinary Services","slug":"veterinary-services"},{"code":"115210","title":"Support Activities for Animal Production","slug":"support-activities-for-animal-production"},{"code":"812910","title":"Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services","slug":"pet-care-except-veterinary-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Support Specialist","description":"Responsibilities of this position are that of a Program Support Specialist with a focus in the Veterinary Technician area for SoBran's animal care contracts the MD/DC/VA area.\n\nDESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:\n\nPrimary duties may include the following:\n\nAll employees are expected to arrive to work at the time specified for the position to which they are assigned. Work hours typically occur between 6:00am and 8:30pm M-F. These assignments may include working on weekends and holidays and will be at the discretion of the Program Management Staff. Weekend/Holiday hours range from 6:00am - 6:30pm.\n\nThis person is expected to have a general familiarity with day-to-day activities in multiple facilities working with multiple species. We expect the Program Support Specialist to be forward thinking and able to use their knowledge of basic facility practices to accomplish tasks in a wide array of positions and assignments. The PSS also must attain and maintain access to the facilities as required by the client.\n\nThis position's responsibilities include but are not limited to:\n\nUnderstands and follows all SOP's and Quality Assurance Standards.\nAssist veterinarian with examinations and procedures, and alert veterinarian of emergencies or animal problems\nPerform daily clinical rounds\nPrepare and administer clinical treatments as directed (Topical, PO, IM, SQ, IV, ID)\nMonitor the health status and maintenance of accurate and detailed health records\nCollect physiological data (pulse, respiration, heart rate, body temperature, etc\nIdentify and communicate signs of abnormal or poor health\nProvide small and large animal enrichment as directed\nCleaning, sanitizing, organizing and otherwise preparing animal support areas ( OR, prep rooms, etc.)\nPerform and/or assist and maintain anesthesia/recovery for animals undergoing procedures such as surgery and imaging.\nProvide surgical room assistance and preparation.\nMaintain surgical room supplies and equipment.\nAssist with surgical procedures and monitor animals during and after procedures.\nAssist with training and orientation of surgical room procedures.\nPrepare and transport animals for imaging and monitor during imaging procedures.\nMaintain surgical equipment\nCheck for expired items and maintain inventory\nAddress QC findings in a timely manner\nMust be able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs; bend, stoop, climb and stand for a prolonged period\nRoutinely safely handles and disposes of hazardous (biohazardous, radiological, or chemical) materials\nPerform any other duties as assigned\nExpectation of education and AALAS certification at LAT level, or equivalent training and experience","datePosted":"2026-04-12T20:27:06.507Z","dateModified":"2026-04-12T20:27:06.507Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"So Bran","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Silver Spring","addressRegion":"MD","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"84527101e65669e6bc68ba7d"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/84527101e65669e6bc68ba7d"}}