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Animal Care Technician

Animal Care Technician

Animal Welfare League of Arlington Virginia, IncArlington, VA, US
$17.26–$21.00 hourly
Part-time
The Animal Care Technician plays an essential role within the Animal Welfare League of Arlington and works one-on-one with animals. The Animal Care Technician performs routine animal care, facility ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Animal Care Technician

Animal Care Technician

ConfidentialWorcester, MA, United States
Full-time
Specific Position Duties (responsibilities, Tasks, Essential Functions) • Daily animal care activities to include : feeding, animal observations / identification of clinical concerns, and nail trimming...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago
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Animal Care Technician

Animal Care Technician

Helen Woodward Animal CenterRancho Santa Fe, CA, US
$18.00 hourly
Part-time
ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN (CLUB PET).Part Time- 24 hours per week / Pay Rate : $18 hr.One weekend day and holidays required. Do you enjoy providing high quality care for animals? Come join our team wher...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Technician IV, Animal Care

Technician IV, Animal Care

AbbVieNorth Chicago, Illinois, United States
Full-time
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable i...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Senior Animal Care Technician

Senior Animal Care Technician

Bayside SolutionsSan Mateo, CA, United States
Part-time
Senior Animal Care TechnicianW2 ContractLocation : South San Francisco, CA - Onsite RoleJob Summary : We are seeking a Senior Animal Care Technician to provide weekend and holiday coverage for an anim...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago
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Animal Care Technician I

Animal Care Technician I

Charles RiverSan Francisco, CA, United States
$20.00–$24.00 hourly
Full-time
How will you have an impact? This is the moment to use your talents and imagine those talents contributing to improving global health and peoples’ lives. In the ACTI role, you will provide the highe...Show moreLast updated: 8 days ago
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Animal Care Technician

Animal Care Technician

Integrated Resources, Inc ( IRI )Wilmington, MA, United States
Temporary
Job Title : Animal Care Research Assistant.Duration : 8+ Months (Temp to hire).We are looking to hire people who are interested in going from temp to perm for this role • •. FULL- TRAINING OF ANIMAL CAR...Show moreLast updated: 4 days ago
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Animal Care Technician

Animal Care Technician

Creighton UniversityOmaha, NE, United States
$17.00 hourly
Full-time
Creighton University is seeking to hire a full time.Rotating holidays and weekends are also part of the job.Minimum starting pay at $17 per hour or more based on experience.Performs various tasks f...Show moreLast updated: 7 days ago
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Animal Care Technician

Animal Care Technician

Ladgov CorporationWhite Center, WA, US
Full-time
S Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108, United States.Animal Care Technician will work with animals that may bite, scratch, or kick. Animal Care Technician will ensure animal welfare and safety is a pri...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Technician, Animal Care

Technician, Animal Care

UMass Med SchoolWorcester, MA, United States
Full-time
Under the supervision of the Animal Facility Supervisor or Designee, the Animal Care Technician performs a variety of duties related to the care of laboratory animals. Primary responsibilities are t...Show moreLast updated: 7 days ago
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ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN

ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN

Charles River LaboratoriesReno, NV, United States
$19.00 hourly
Full-time
For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant i...Show moreLast updated: 5 days ago
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Animal Care Technician

Animal Care Technician

Piper CompaniesPhiladelphia, PA
$20.00–$22.00 hourly
Full-time
Piper Companies is seeking an .Philadelphia, PAto work for a leading academic institution in Philadelphia.Responsibilities for the Animal Care Technician. Perform daily Animal husbandry duties such ...Show moreLast updated: 11 days ago
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Animal Care Technician

Animal Care Technician

Bolton Veterinary HospitalBolton, CT, US
$17.00–$18.00 hourly
Full-time
Bolton Veterinary Hospital is a fast-paced, general and emergency practice with over 20 veterinarians on staff and a support team of over 100! We are proudly privately owned, and have been in opera...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Animal Care Technician - Large Animal

Animal Care Technician - Large Animal

Biomedical Research ModelsWorcester, MA, US
Full-time
Responsible for performing animal care procedures including, but not limited to;.Assists with the set-up, receipt, and unpack of animal shipments and supplies according to SOPs and study protocols....Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Animal Care Technician

Animal Care Technician

The McConnell Group, IncOrient, NY, US
Full-time
The McConnell Group (TMG) is a health science company that provides a comprehensive selection of professional and technical services and product design to enhance the success of companies in a rapi...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Animal Care Technician

Animal Care Technician

Tuscaloosa Metro Animal ShelterTuscaloosa, AL, US
Full-time
Responsible for maintaining proper disease control protocols, including cleaning of kennels / facility, laundry, providing care to the animals, and general maintenance of the facility.ESSENTIAL JOB F...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Animal Care Technician

Animal Care Technician

ActalentMontgomery City, Missouri, USA
$18.50 hourly
Full-time
Job Title : Animal Care Technician.This client is the leader in pet food palatability (flavor).Ensuring product performance for pet food manufacturers – and their customers – is our business.Working...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Animal Care Technician

Animal Care Technician

Christensen FarmsRoyal, NE, US
$20.00 hourly
Full-time
Are you interested in working with pigs? Do you want to work for a company where excellence is recognized and advancement opportunities are earned?. Christensen Farms is seeking both entry level and...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Animal Care Technician

Animal Care Technician

Talent GroupsColumbus, OH, US
Full-time
Seeking a dedicated professional to maintain traditional and transgenic rodent colonies in a GLP facility.Responsibilities include performing husbandry tasks, breeding, weaning, health monitoring, ...Show moreLast updated: 4 days ago
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Animal Care Technician

Animal Care Technician

Southern ResearchBirmingham, Alabama, United States
Full-time
This position is responsible for providing animal care and husbandry.The Animal Care Technician in the animal facility has a basic understanding of the principles involved in providing animal care ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Animal Care Technician

Animal Care Technician

Animal Welfare League of Arlington Virginia, IncArlington, VA, US
30+ days ago
Salary
$17.26–$21.00 hourly
Job type
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Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Summary : The Animal Care Technician plays an essential role within the Animal Welfare League of Arlington and works one-on-one with animals. The Animal Care Technician performs routine animal care, facility cleaning, customer service, updating and maintaining animal records, administering injections / medications, sterilizing equipment and performing euthanasia when necessary . This is a part time position – with a focus on weekend closing shifts. Schedule : Closing shift : 2 : 00PM – 10 : 30PM on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) Hourly range : $17.26 - $21.00

Responsibilities include the following however other duties may be assigned :

ANIMAL CARE

  • Provide appropriate quantity and quality of food and water to shelter animals daily; provide overall animal care including bathing and basic grooming
  • Monitor animals and immediately report eating habits, health, behavior, or temperament issues to behavior staff and / or manager and director as appropriate
  • Participate in stress and disease reduction efforts through purposeful and compassionate handling and placement of animals in shelter environment
  • Give physical exams to incoming animals : check ears, check for fleas and ticks, and administer medications as necessary and according to intake procedures
  • Medicate and feed animals in accordance with veterinary instructions
  • Administer first aid to any injured animal as appropriate
  • Update and maintain accurate animal records in the shelter computer database
  • Perform euthanasia as necessary and dispose of remains

FACILITY CARE

  • Follow established disease control protocols to extensively clean, disinfect, and maintain shelter kennels, cages, and all animal and general areas daily as assigned and instructed
  • Operate laundry machine and dishwasher and other equipment
  • Restock cleaning, feeding and other supply areas as needed
  • Maintain equipment in good working condition and report need for repair or replacement
  • Assist in cleaning and maintenance of the entire facility and grounds, including but not limited to picking up and removing trash, mowing the lawn, shoveling snow, pulling weeds, mopping floors, cleaning kitchens and other common areas
  • PEOPLE CARE

  • Cultivate positive customer relations through professional, courteous, and educational interactions while actively promoting our mission, services, programs, and events
  • Provide prompt, courteous and excellent customer service to all internal and external customers at all times, including but not limited to adopters, staff, volunteers, board members, city and county officials, animal control officers, veterinarians, representatives of rescue organizations, people looking for lost pets or relinquishing owned pets, and the general public
  • Assist customers with the pet adoption process by facilitating customer / animal interactions to ensure a safe and pleasant experience, accurately answering questions, and providing guidance
  • Practice and encourage the humane treatment of animals
  • Work cooperatively with all volunteers, recognizing the talent and commitment they bring to the organization
  • Work collaboratively and cooperatively within the Animal Care Team, with shelter staff and volunteers
  • ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to AWLA policies, procedures and code of conduct
  • Ensure a safe work environment, follow safety guidelines, and model safe work practices
  • Take immediate action to address any safety concerns that could put a staff member, volunteer, customer, shelter animal or the organization at risk
  • Practice and encourage the humane treatment of animals
  • Follow direction of managers, directors, veterinary staff and CEO
  • Supervisory Responsibilities : none; however, this position may support the supervision of animal care volunteers as needed

    Qualifications :

  • Available to work 2 : 00PM – 10 : 30PM weekends
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • General knowledge of animal behavior and care
  • Availability to complete training and receive certification in euthanasia within six (6) months of employment
  • Ability to receive pre-exposure rabies vaccination upon employment
  • Ability and skill to successfully work with various types of animals and reptiles in a safe, responsible manner
  • Ability to set priorities, develop routines and manage large workloads
  • Ability to maintain calm and composed in stressful, sensitive or emergency situations
  • Ability to remain flexible in an ever-changing environment and follow protocols as instructed
  • Commitment to positive reinforcement handling and training methods
  • Readiness to assume multiple duties and tasks
  • Ability to work independently as well as with others in a wide variety of circumstances and with a diverse group of individuals
  • Ability to work comfortably with and around animals following established procedures and protocols
  • Excellent customer service, listening, and decision-making skills
  • Strong communications skills and an ability to communicate in a polite and professional manner
  • Capacity to work well under pressure and in a very fast paced environment
  • Computer literacy including database experience; shelter specific database experience helpful but not required
  • Multilingual helpful but not required
  • Ability to maintain discretion with confidential information
  • Ability to pass NSOPW background clearance
  • Have a passion for the mission and a deep commitment to the goals of the organization
  • Typical physical & mental demands : Requires frequent bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, walking / standing, eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, telephone, photocopier, calculator and other equipment or machinery. Will have exposure to injured and deceased animals, disinfectant solutions, and variable indoor and outdoor temperatures. May assist in animal restraint and deal with distressed or dangerous animals, and could be subject to bites and scratches. Requires manual dexterity to keep a strong animal on leash or operating a door while holding a strong animal on leash simultaneously. May be required to lift heavy items or animals (upwards of 50 lbs) and be otherwise physically active. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to communicate with the public, volunteers, staff, and animals. Also requires flexibility and adaptability to work with frequent interruptions. Must be comfortable around dogs, cats, small companion animals, reptiles, amphibians and wildlife.

    Vaccination requirement : Upon hire, employees will be required to receive rabies prophylaxis and tetanus vaccinations.

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