Animal Care Technician
Animal Care Technician
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Animal Care TechnicianJob Category:
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Student HelpJob Summary:
This is a flexible position caring for rodents (mice and rats) small birds insects and other invertebrates kept in animal care facilities on campus. The position requires responsible and reliable employees to clean cages handle animals and insects as a part of weekly cleanings mop sweep keep accurate records and note any off or concerning animal welfare behaviors. The animals on campus are important to the campus research community and their welfare is of the highest concern. Animals remain on campus for weekends holidays and academic breaks therefore care continues through these times. Employee availability to work weekends holidays and academic breaks is preferred.
Starting compensation begins at $9.00 w/ $0.25 raises each semester of employment as an Animal Care Technician. Work Study is preferred but not necessary.
As mentioned this position is flexible. Employees work 5-10 hours per week with rotating weekends once or twice a month depending on employee availability. Two - Four hour shifts must be completed within a 12 hour period on the scheduled day. So if a students best day (most open day of the week) is a Tuesday. They will likely be scheduled to do set tasks that may take 2 - 4 hours to complete any time between 8 AM - 8 PM every Tues. during the semester and assigned to water/feed/check on animals one weekend each month. More hours to work is optional depending on consistent availability. This position works well with class requirements student org. interests and other employment. It also fulfills requirements for obtaining professional animal care experience.
Must have (any type of) animal care & handling experience and be comfortable with handling rodents and small birds.
May need to lift 35 - 40 lb. bags of food & bedding.
Must be able to work alone and independently
Must have reliable transportation to campus. Living on campus or in the greater Stevens Point community is preferred.
Training is provided.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Department: Biology
Compensation: $9.00 w/$0.25/hr/semester raises.
Required Qualifications: Must have (any) animal handling experience and be willing to work with mice rats insects.
Preferred Qualifications: Responsible Reliable Flexible.
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Special Notes:
Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth provides a liberal education and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun jobs housing education quality of life and bragging rights visit .
Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at or
The safety and success of students faculty and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students faculty and staff. You may obtain the complete report at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
EEO Statement:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
