Jr Animal Care Technician

Your Responsibilites:

• Preparing for incoming animals (power washing, disinfecting, facility set-up) and perform daily observation of animals, animal handling and reporting any abnormalities 

• Assist in animal conditioning (vaccinations, deworming, etc.) and administer treatments prescribed by the veterinarian for livestock, companion, and laboratory animals.

• Proper operation of sterilizers, cage washers, and other equipment and proper operation of large equipment (snow removal equipment, farm machinery, fork truck, etc.) 

• The ability to work in adverse outdoor conditions 

• Must be able to properly document work and observations performed with strict adherence to GXP documentation

• Knowledge of proper sanitization techniques and ability to properly perform and follow rules of these techniques   

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• High school diploma or equivalent​

• AALAS certification at the ALAT level, or ability to obtain within 16 months of employment ​

• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and exhibit interpersonal skills that are conducive to effective communication and that contribute to a congenial teamwork environment 

• The ability to work in adverse outdoor conditions 

What Will Give You the Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Additional Education and/or Equivalent Experience 

• Successful completion of National Career Readiness Work Keys assessment 

• Two (2) years of related animal experience as described above 

• Work around high noise levels, chemicals, biological agents, and animals, requiring hearing protection, safety glasses, steel toe boots, respirators, and other proper PPE. 

• Working outside in all weather conditions. 

• Handling of livestock, companion, and laboratory animals.