Animal Technician jobs in Frisco, TX

Animal Technician provides daily care for research animals of various species. Cleans and disinfects cages and equipment. Being an Animal Technician 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 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 works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Animal Technician, Animal Resource Center
  • UT Southwestern Medical Center
  • Dallas, TX FULL_TIME
  • Why UT Southwestern?

    With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. At UT Southwestern, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development that align with your future goals and help to provide security for you and your family. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more that are all available on the day you start work. UT Southwestern is honored to be a Veteran Friendly work environment that is home to approximately 800 veterans. We value your integrity, dedication, and the commitment you’ve made to our country. We’re proud to support your next mission. Ranked by Forbes as one of the Top 10 National Employers, we invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth.

    Join the Animal Resource Center Today!

    Start your research career today by becoming an Animal Technician at UT Southwestern in our world-renowned medical and research center. The Animal Resource Center (ARC) is hiring for an entry-level animal care position that will help to provide care and maintenance of our laboratory animals and animal facilities. As a valued member of the ARC, you will have the opportunity to support the institutional care and use of animals in cutting edge research across hundreds of medical research labs at UT Southwestern. This position offers room for growth so that you can gain the skills you need to help you advance into your research career as part of an Animal Care or Research career track.

     Experience and Education

    • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
    • Previous experience in animal caretaking preferred.

    Job Duties

    •  Review, comprehend and comply with all SOP's and quality assurance standards pertaining to specific area.
    •  Monitor daily animal health and welfare while performing daily animal health observations, animal husbandry duties to maintain quality and health of research animals, to include: perform daily bottle/cage checks; provide appropriate food and water; perform cage changing and/or cage cleaning as required; record animal health concerns per SOP and/or specified protocols.
    • Assist with restraint, handling and manipulation of various animal species as assigned by the on-site Supervisor.
    • Receive, identify and house selected animal species; maintain related records.
    • Receive, inspect and pack/unpack animals for transport; ensure and provide for sentinel animals in each rodent housing area.
    • Maintain rodent sentinels as described in the rodent sentinel SOPs for housing and daily care.
    • Operate equipment and use supplies according to safety guidelines.
    • Sanitize facilities, animal housing units and ancillary animal care equipment.
    • May perform minor medical treatments of animals as directed by the veterinary staff.
    • Perform general housekeeping and adhere to safety procedures.
    • Comply with and wear required personal protective equipment.
    • Observe and report problems involving animal care equipment and environmental support system.
    • Maintain accurate departmental animal housing or support area record keeping.
    • Perform tasks of animal care attendants as needed.
    •  Maintain required attendance level and adherence to work schedule in accordance with required staffing levels in order to ensure that assigned duties are completed.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

    This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

    To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion

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Technician
  • VCA Animal Hospitals
  • Richardson, TX FULL_TIME
  • EXPERIENCED Veterinary AssistantIf you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or searc...
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Veterinary Technician
  • Campbell Park Animal Hospital
  • Garland, TX FULL_TIME
  • Are you ready to join a fast-paced, AAHA accredited, state-of-the-art practice? Campbell Park Animal Hospital has proudly served the DFW area for over 20 years. We built a brand-new facility in 2005 a...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Veterinary technician
  • Blackstone Animal Hospital
  • Frisco, TX FULL_TIME
  • Who we are : Calling all rockstar veterinary technicians and assistants! Are you looking for a change? Are you missing predictability in your schedule? Got a craving for a veterinary technician or ass...
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Veterinary Technician
  • Texas Coalition for Animal Protection
  • Allen, TX FULL_TIME
  • Veterinary technicians are responsible for providing care to surgical patients, vaccinating wellness pets, and educating clients using TCAP’s services. TCAP's veterinary technicians greet the public, ...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Veterinary Technician
  • Texas Coalition for Animal Protection
  • Garland, TX FULL_TIME
  • Veterinary technicians are responsible for providing care to surgical patients, vaccinating wellness pets, and educating clients using TCAP’s services. TCAP's veterinary technicians greet the public, ...
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Kennel Technician
  • Hugeback Kennels Daycare And Spa LL
  • Rockwall, TX
  • Job Description Job Description Job Description/Job Title: Kennel Technician The primary function of the Kennel Technici...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Veterinary Technician
  • NORTH 78 PET HOSPITAL PLLC
  • Wylie, TX
  • Job Description Job Description Benefits/Perks Flexible Scheduling Career Advancement Opportunities Competitive Compensa...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Animal Care Attendant
  • VCA Animal Hospitals
  • Forney, TX
  • We are seeking an Animal Care Attendant to join our team at VCA Forney Animal Hospital in Forney, TX. Seasonal candidate...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Graphic Designer
  • PHP Agency Inc.
  • Addison, TX
  • Job Description Job Description Graphic Designer PHP Agency LLC PHP Agency LLC., "PHP," is seeking a Graphic Designer to...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Kennel Technician, Pet Pro
  • PetSuites
  • Dallas, TX
  • DO YOU LOVE DOGS/CATS? DO YOU WANT A JOB WHERE YOU CAN HANG OUT WITH DOGS/ CATS ALL DAY AND BRING YOUR DOG TO WORK? Then...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pet Care Technician
  • Ohana Pets LLC
  • Frisco, TX
  • Job Description Job Description Part-time Pet Care Technician needed for busy boarding facility in Frisco, Tx. Ohana Pet...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Kennel Technician - Dog Loving Pack Leader
  • URBAN PAWS INC
  • Dallas, TX
  • Job Description Job Description Urban Paws is looking for dog loving pack leaders to supervise and manage large groups o...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Urgent Care Veterinarian - FT/PT
  • MedVet
  • Dallas, TX
  • Description MedVet is seeking a veterinarian to join our Urgent Care Clinic in Dallas, TX. As a MedVet Urgent Care docto...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Frisco is a city in Collin and Denton counties in Texas. It is part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, and is approximately 25 miles (40 km) from both Dallas Love Field and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. The city population was 116,989 at the 2010 census. As of April 1, 2019, the city had an estimated population of 186,087. Frisco was the fastest-growing city in the United States in 2017, and also the fastest-growing city in the nation from 2000 to 2009. In the late 1990s, the northern Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex suburban development tide hit the northern border of Plano and spilled...
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Income Estimation for Animal Technician jobs
$39,227 to $45,369
Frisco, Texas area prices
were up 2.2% from a year ago