Animal Technician jobs in Olathe, KS

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
  • Alpha Consulting
  • De Soto, KS FULL_TIME
  • NIMAL TECHNICIAN II

    DESOTO, KS

    Monday-Friday 6 : 30am-2 : 30 pm or 7 : 30am-3 : 30pm

    Must have large ANIMAL CARE and LIVESTOCK experience.

    The pay for this position ranges from $22 to $24 per hour.

    Required Skills :

    • High school diploma.
    • combination of equivalent experience and education will be considered.
    • Requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
    • Must be able to demonstrate a commitment to the quality care of laboratory animals and direct contact with a variety of animals.
    • Basic knowledge of animal husbandry, health and welfare for the specific species at the facility is required.
    • Preferred / Nice to haves :
    • ssociate degree in Life Sciences or bachelor's degree in Life Sciences. Large Food animal experience (cattle, swine, etc.) preferable.
    • Minimum 1 year of experience working in an animal test facility or animal research facility or production system.
    • Personality : Need someone who follows directions, SOPs, Self-motivated, Team player.

    Project Description :

    • Basic animal husbandry, observation of animals, record keeping, and assisting with some technical procedures, in addition to cleaning and servicing of animal units.
    • Observations test animals for adverse reactions.
    • 20%-Cleaning and disinfection of animal units after an experiment are conducted.
    • This includes initial cleaning, disinfecting, and changing filters and fumigation of the units.
    • 20%-Support AS and R&D personnel by assisting with technical procedures on animals, i.e., bleeding, restraining and inoculation.
    • This includes collection of blood, nasal swabs and fecal sampling.
    • Euthanasia of animals for collection of tissue by Attending Veterinarian and / or Project Leaders.
    • Necropsy of animals for project leaders to evaluate lesions, tissue samples and disease.
    • 10%-Keep accurate records on animals involved in studies.
    • Contact Attending Veterinarian, Manager or Supervisor if animals show abnormal behavior.
    • Review animal protocol studies within two weeks prior to initiation of the animal studies.
    • 10%-Stock animal rooms, identify animals, i.e., tagging, placement of animals in proper facility.
    • Immunizations & routine blood sampling may be required to ensure human safety while working with zoonotic agents.
    • ctual protocol may vary by site.
    • Involves 365 days per year of animal work and responsibility.
    • Involves routine indoor / outdoor exposure on a daily basis, travel from facility to facility, on-call status for animal care, and involves flexible work week and / or overtime.

    This 12 month position starts ASAP.

    Please E-MAIL your resume (attachment to email) with rate and availability to Jacqueline : jacqueline@alphaconsulting.com

    LPHA'S REQUIREMENT #24-00237

    MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S. AS AN HOURLY W2 EMPLOYEE

    LI-DNI

    Last updated : 2024-03-04

  • 21 Days Ago

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Animal technician
  • myGwork
  • Stilwell, KS FULL_TIME
  • For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant imp...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Animal technician
  • Alpha Consulting Corp
  • Leavenworth, KS FULL_TIME
  • ANIMAL TECHNICIAN II DESOTO, KS Monday-Friday 6 : 30am-2 : 30 pm or 7 : 30am-3 : 30pm Must have large ANIMAL CARE and LIVESTOCK experience. The pay for this position ranges from $22 to $24 per hour. R...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Animal Technician, In Vivo Operations
  • Charles River Laboratories
  • Stilwell, KS FULL_TIME
  • Req ID #: 220994 Location: Stilwell, KS, US, 66085 For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When y...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Kennel Technician
  • Blue Valley Animal Hospital
  • Overland Park, KS FULL_TIME
  • Do you love animals? Would you like to get paid to take care of them? Then come be a part of our wonderful team! We are a very busy small animal hospital in South Johnson County with a large boarding ...
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Veterinary Technician
  • Mission Road Animal Clinic
  • Prairie, KS FULL_TIME
  • Seeking a compassionate and independent Veterinary Technician to join our team! Why Mission Road Animal Practice in Prairie Village, KS? We're focused on making sure our hospital has the right tools t...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Hospital Veterinary Technician
  • Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.
  • Lees Summit, MO
  • Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an e...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Canine Kennel Assistant
  • Hoover
  • Eudora, KS
  • Job Description Job Description PET CARE PROFESSIONAL WANTED ❣️ If you love Dogs , this is your place. We are Kansas’s l...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Meat Scientist
  • The Judge Group
  • Lenexa, KS
  • At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our pla...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Veterinary Customer Service Representative
  • Oxford Animal Hospital
  • Overland Park, KS
  • Description Position at Oxford Animal Hospital Oxford Animal Hospital is hiring a Part-Time Veterinary Customer Service ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Canine Kennel Assistant
  • Captain Creek Ranch
  • Eudora, KS
  • Job Description Job Description PET CARE PROFESSIONAL WANTED If you love Dogs , this is your place. We are Kansass large...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Production Technician
  • Central Biomedia
  • Lenexa, KS
  • Job Description Job Description Title: Production Technician Reports to: Vice President of Manufacturing Summary of posi...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Part-time Animal Care Technician
  • City of Olathe (KS)
  • Olathe, KS
  • If you are a current City of Olathe employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. Employment T...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
  • SMS Veterinary Partners LLC
  • Shawnee, KS
  • Job Description Job Description Ready to ditch the boring and unleash your inner animal superhero? Family Pet Hospital o...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Olathe (/oʊˈleɪθə/ oh-LAY-thə) is the county seat of Johnson County, Kansas, United States. It is the fourth most populous city in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area and Kansas. With a 2010 population of 125,872. By 2017, the Census Bureau estimated Olathe's population had grown to 137,472. It is the headquarters of Garmin. Olathe is bordered by the cities of Lenexa to the north, Overland Park to the east, De Soto to the northwest, and Gardner to the southwest. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 60.42 square miles (156.49 km2) of which 59.66 square mile...
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Income Estimation for Animal Technician jobs
$38,556 to $44,594
Olathe, Kansas area prices
were up 1.7% from a year ago