Animal Care Technician

Job Description

Our Veterinary team use their scientific background to provide technical expertise and education to our customers, sales and marketing teams. With a deep knowledge of pharmacology and animal health we engage scientific exchange with external experts and industry leaders ensuring the scientific value of our animal health portfolio is understood.

• Provide animal care and good husbandry practices for poultry and small animals which includes: feeding and watering of animals, lifting and dispensing buckets of water and feed bags (minimum 50 lbs.) cleaning of animal cages, pens, rooms, and other quarters: not limited to scooping, bagging, hosing, and operation of mechanized equipment (high-pressure sprayer, skid steer, tractors).

• Make and report routine observations of animals- each animal, every day, at last once daily.

• Report sick or injured animals immediately to Attending Veterinarian or Clinical Veterinarian.

• Maintain accurate documentation of animal records as directed in all aspects of job. Includes: ability to use correct error entry codes, with concurrent and legible recordings, review of documentation within 14 days of last entry.

• Compliance with federal, state, and site regulations and guidelines (USDA, OSHA, SOP, and GLP).

• Capable of working in inclement weather conditions, capable of taking multiple on-site showers when working in certain buildings, capable of wearing full body coveralls, full face respirators, powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) and other tight fitting personal protective equipment.

• Assist with animal procurement and disposition including documentation of receiving, transferring, and disposition of animals.

• Assist other animal care technicians as needed or directed, become cross trained in all animal husbandry areas to serve as back-up and help and be able to cover for coworkers out on vacation or sick.

• Assist non-animal care personnel as directed in animal activities.

• Assist in maintaining inventory of husbandry supplies with notification in advance of the need to restock

Education Minimum Requirement:

• HS diploma or equivalent required

• Associate's degree or veterinary technician license preferred

• Certification by AALAS is desirable.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Minimal one year experience working with animals required (small animals or poultry).

• Must possess strong communication and multi-tasking skills

• Demonstrated ability to work well within a team setting and with little supervision

• Must be able to lift fifty pounds.

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

• Ability to work overtime when needed.

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