Animal Scientist jobs in Jacksonville, AR

Animal Scientist conducts research, and analyzes and experiments on the selection, breeding, feeding, management, and marketing of animals. Determines and evaluates their applications to scientific study. Being an Animal Scientist requires a degree in animal science. May be expected to have an advanced degree in area of specialty with 0-2 years of experience. Additionally, Animal Scientist has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a project manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Animal Caretaker
  • Maumelle Animal Clinic
  • Maumelle, AR PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
  • Company Description


    *Full and Part-time positions available*

    Maumelle Animal Clinic is a well-established, progressive, fast paced 2 doctor, general and emergency small animal practice located in Maumelle, Arkansas. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Surgery, Urgent Care, High Speed Dentistry, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full body Radiology, Medical and Vacation Boarding, Bathing and Grooming, and more services. We are proud to be an American Animal Hospital Association accredited hospital.

    Maumelle Animal Clinic is located in beautiful Maumelle, Arkansas, a suburb of Little Rock. The proximity to the interstate allows for easy commute to all Central Arkansas cities. Pulaski County public and charter schools are abundant in the area, making it an ideal area to raise a family! Popular activities in the area include hiking, fishing, biking, jogging, golfing, disc golf, and many other attractions. Maumelle is a wonderful place to enjoy a healthy and active work-life balance.

    To learn more about us click here.


    Job Description


    Job duties include, but are not limited to:

    The Animal Caretaker is responsible for the care, feeding, medicating, and cleaning of our patients in the hospital and boarding facility. This job involves cleaning, laundry, bathing, feeding, walking dogs, and medicating patients. You are responsible for restocking hospital supplies, helping with post-operative patients, assisting doctors and assistants with animal restraint and exams. You will be responsible for proper recordkeeping of medications, special foods, appetite, behavior and any issue that may arise while the animal is in our care. You may be trained to clean and sterilize surgical instruments.


    Qualifications


    We are looking for someone with:

    • Knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting methods.
    • Proper methods of animal restraint.
    • Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency.
    • Perform moderately heavy physical labor (large dogs, bags of litter, pet foods, etc).
    • Ability to sympathetically and patiently attend to sick, scared and injured animals.
    • Ability to learn to administer medications and to recognize abnormal conditions.
    • Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
    • Maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of the job.

    SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS
    Ability to sit or stand and work at a computer for long periods of time.
    Ability to be confident around animals (i.e., dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc. Candidate to confirm species treated with practice leadership for additional clarity.)
    Client needs and work volume may occasionally require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job. This position may require special working hours, including working weekends, evenings and/or holidays.
    Must have mental capacity and processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
    The noise level in the work environment is moderately high. Ear plugs will be available upon request.
    Job requires sufficient ambulatory skills in order to perform required duties while working.
    Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
    Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate other equipment as required.
    Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
    Hospital teammates are routinely exposed to a variety of animals that may bite, kick or scratch, and on occasion, may be exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological or zoonotic hazards and/or medication/controlled substances.


    Additional Information


    We offer our staff:

    • Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
    • Paid Bereavement Program
    • Paid Parental Leave Program
    • Competitive Compensation
    • Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
    • Tuition Assistance Program
    • Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
    • Career Development Opportunities
    • Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
    • Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
    • Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
    • Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

    WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

    Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin

  • 4 Days Ago

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Animal Caretaker
  • Camp Happy Tails
  • Benton, AR FULL_TIME
  • Here we GROW again! Camp Happy Tails is hiring!Working with dogs is not easy, and we are looking for dedicated people who have a serious passion for the pets in our care. Experience NOT required! Look...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Animal Control Officer
  • City of Benton
  • Benton, AR FULL_TIME
  • Salary range: $33,280.00 to $53,900.00 Department: Animal Control Services Hours: Full-Time Non-Exempt Job Description: Job Title: Animal Control Officer Reports To: Animal Control Director Department...
  • 20 Days Ago

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ANIMAL SHELTER SUPERVISOR
  • City of Sherwood AR
  • Sherwood, AR FULL_TIME
  • ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Plan, prioritize, supervise, evaluate, and participate in the work of staff by assigning and reviewing work, training employees, counseling, and maintaining work ...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Small animal veterinarian
  • The Vet LLC
  • Little Rock, AR FULL_TIME
  • Job Details : Veterinarian opportunity available at our client's fantastic clinic! We have a great role available that will allow you to join a team who provide a comprehensive range of veterinary ser...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Animal Services Officer
  • City of Little Rock
  • Little Rock, AR FULL_TIME
  • JOB OBJECTIVE: To enforce animal laws and ordinances; to investigate alleged violations of animal laws and ordinances and issues citations and warnings to violators.This position is not designated as ...
  • 2 Days Ago

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CNC Programmer/Machinist $32-46 per hr
  • INDUSTRIAL GOODS
  • Jacksonville, AR
  • Established, Industrial Machinery Supplier, is seeking a seasoned CNC Programmer/Machinist for their 2nd shift operation...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Substitute Teacher - Middle School
  • Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools
  • Jacksonville, AR
  • Substitute Teacher - Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools | All Campuses ATTENTION Are you looking to impact the lives of...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Aerobics Instructor
  • Ladgov Corporation
  • Jacksonville, AR
  • Job title: Aerobics Instructor Location: Little Rock AFB, AR Travel: N/A Duties: The applicant shall provide instructing...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Special Education Teacher-Middle School | SIGN ON BONUS | 23-24 SY
  • Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools
  • Jacksonville, AR
  • Attention Special Education Teachers! Partner with Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools (ARLCS) in our movement to empowe...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Independent Insurance Claims Adjuster in Jacksonville, Arkansas
  • MileHigh Adjusters Houston Inc
  • Jacksonville, AR
  • Exciting Opportunity for Aspiring Claims Adjusters! INDEPENDENT INSURANCE CLAIMS ADJUSTERS NEEDED NOW! Are you ready to ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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ELL Coordinator | Spanish Instructor
  • Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools
  • Jacksonville, AR
  • Attention Foreign Language Educators! Partner with Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools (ARLCS) in our movement to empowe...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Store Associate
  • Flash Market
  • Jacksonville, AR
  • About: Flash Market is your one-stop destination to refuel, refresh, and relax. From delicious food and cold drinks, to ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Substitute Teacher - Elementary
  • Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools
  • Jacksonville, AR
  • Substitute Teacher - Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools | All Campuses ATTENTION Are you looking to impact the lives of...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

Jacksonville is a city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States, and a suburb of Little Rock. As of the 2010 census, the population of the city was 28,364. It is part of the Little Rock–North Little Rock–Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area with 729,135 people as of 2014. The city is named for Nicholas Jackson, a landowner who deeded the land for the railroad right-of-way to the Cairo & Fulton Railroad in 1870. The community evolved from the settlement surrounding the railroad depot, eventually incorporating in 1941. In 1941, construction began on the Arkansas Ordnance Plant (AOP), which ser...
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Income Estimation for Animal Scientist jobs
$45,955 to $57,810
Jacksonville, Arkansas area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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