Animal Care Technician - Large Animal
Animal Care Technician - Large Animal
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Job Description
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for performing animal care procedures including but not limited to;
- acclimation handling and restraint;
- cage side observations;
- providing feed water and enrichment;
- cage/enclosure cleaning and sanitation;
- may assist in the preparation and distribution of routine medication specialized diets etc.
- Assists with the setup receipt and unpack of animal shipments and supplies according to SOPs and study protocols.
- Operates and maintains equipment (e.g. autoclave cage washer rack washer changing stations Class II BSC etc. according to SOP.
- Responsible for cage wash/rack wash procedures including preparing sanitizing and distributing cages enclosures and supplies in support of incoming animals and daily husbandry procedures for research studies and internal/client colonies.
- Responsible for the effective sanitation of assigned areas and equipment according to SOPs.
- Maintains appropriate documentation including but not limited to; animal identification cage side observations equipment operation and maintenance and environmental parameters (e.g. temperature humidity).
- Observes records and reports atypical findings to veterinary staff and senior personnel.
- Performs tasks or procedures according to company policies guidelines and SOPs.
- Complies with all regulatory guidelines occupational health as well as health and safety programs in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
WE HAVE GREAT BENEFITS TOO!
- Medical Dental Vision with generous portion paid by employer!
- Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with matching
- Shortterm and Longterm Disability Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Vacation Holidays Sick/Personal Days
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
