Animal technician Jobs in Washington dc
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Animal Care Technician
Animal Welfare League of Arlington Virginia, IncArlington, VA, US
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Animal Keeper
Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology InstituteWashington , DC
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Laboratory Animal Technician (14BS)
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AlvmaWashington, District of Columbia, US- Promoted
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Abadie Veterinary HospitalChevy Chase, MD- Promoted
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Southern Veterinary PartnersWashington, District of Columbia, US
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Medical Director - CityPaws Animal Hospital Uptown
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Animal Care Technician I (33)
Charles River Laboratories, Inc.Bethesda, MD, US- Promoted
Animal Breeder
Course AdvisorWashington, District of Columbia, US- Promoted
Washington State Medical Director - Mixed Animal Practice
American Association of Equine PractitionersWashington, DC, United States
Culinary Specialist, Farm Animal Protection
The Humane Society of the United StatesWashington, DC, USAnimal Care Technician
Animal Welfare League of Arlington Virginia, IncArlington, VA, USJob 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
PEOPLE CARE
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervisory Responsibilities : none; however, this position may support the supervision of animal care volunteers as needed
Qualifications :
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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