Animal Technician, Sr. provides daily care for research animals of various species. Cleans and disinfects cages and equipment. Being an Animal Technician, Sr. monitors the health and well being of the animals, maintains logs of animal diet, behavior, vital signs and other data. Follows standard operating procedures and all biosafety and animal welfare regulations. Additionally, Animal Technician, Sr. may perform procedures to collect samples. May transport animals to and from laboratories. Requires a high school diploma. May require Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) or other certification. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Animal Technician, Sr. works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be an Animal Technician, Sr. typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Our well established, busy, fun pet hotel wants to hire additional staff to join our team. We are currently seeking bright, energetic, individuals who work hard, pay close attention to detail and have a love of pets. Our Pet Resort in Taos, NM, currently has part-time and full-time Animal Care Technician roles available.
Best Friends Pet Care is the leader in pet boarding, grooming, daycare, and retail. We currently operate 31 locations in 14 states nationwide. We are a great company to start your long-term career in the pet industry with!
This position requires supervision and clean up after doggy playgroup, lots of on-your-feet exercise - walking pets, throwing balls, and scratching ears. Candidates must be able to lift 40 lbs., be on your feet 4-5 hours at a time, and have the flexibility to work weekends and/or holidays, as needed.
General kennel experience is preferred.
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To learn more, please visit on the web: www.bestfriendspetcare.com
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person