Animal Technician jobs in Raleigh, NC
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
- GTT, LLC
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Durham, NC
CONTRACTOR
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Contract Duration 12 Months
Job Summary:
Animal Technician will perform daily laboratory animal care duties including animal health monitoring, animal husbandry, and routine cleaning and sanitation.
All work assignments will be performed in accordance with SOP and protocol instructions.
Must maintain and demonstrate positive working relationships with co-workers, and customers, be able to work independently to perform tasks, and have regular attendance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs animal husbandry duties to maintain the quality and health of research animals including daily feed/water/enrichment, and cage or room cleaning as required.
Cleans assigned animal rooms, isolator environments, animal care equipment, and associated animal facility areas daily.
Maintains accurate records of animal health.
Assists with handling and manipulations as per SOP’s and protocols.
Operates equipment and uses supplies according to safety guidelines, performs general housekeeping, and adheres to safety procedures.
Animal Technicians maintain the required attendance level and adhere to the work schedule in accordance with required staffing levels to ensure that assigned duties are completed. Weekend and holiday coverage is required on a rotation basis.
Maintains focus on animal welfare reporting all concerns to management and/or others as required.
Must ensure animal welfare guidelines are met, building, and equipment are maintained accordingly for internal IACUC inspections and maintenance of AAALAC accreditation.
Conducts all euthanasia as trained according to AVMA guidelines and completes all documentation.
Assists in maintaining and stocking inventory.
Takes the initiative to complete tasks and anticipates upcoming tasks.
Ability to work independently.
Pays attention to detail.
Job Qualifications:
Education – AA degree required
Experience – Lab Animal or agricultural experience desired
Other information:
Candidates not allowed to own poultry or swine
Ability to lift up to 50lbs, roll heavy objects, use ladders, working conditions up to 90 degrees or down to freezing.
Subject to objectionable odors, aerosols, dust, animal dander, and noise.
Not allowed to own poultry or swine
Multiple showers a day may be required for biocontainment, showering does include washing of hair.
Work requires the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including Tyveks, hairnets, respirators or PAPR, gloves, safety glasses, provided uniforms, and shoes.
An Enhanced background check will be conducted as part of the onboarding process.
A FIT test will need to be conducted before being allowed into Vivarium areas.
Benefits:
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
401k Retirement Fund
About the Company:
As the world’s leading animal health company, our client is driven by a singular purpose: to nurture our world and humankind by advancing care for animals. After 70 years of innovating ways to predict, prevent, detect, and treat animal illness, they continue to stand by those raising and caring for animals worldwide - from livestock farmers to veterinarians and pet owners. The company’s leading portfolio and pipeline of medicines, vaccines, diagnostics, and technologies make a difference in over 100 countries. A Fortune 500 company, they generated revenue of $7.8 billion in 2021 with ~12,100 employees.
Our client’s Colleagues foster a “run it like you own it” mindset and know their decisions and actions make a direct impact on our business and our customers. They have a highly collaborative culture and work across the business as one team to get results that matter.
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Boarding Animal Care Technician
- PetSound Daycare & Boarding
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Cary, NC
PART_TIME
- JOB DESCRIPTION ANIMAL CARE ATTENDANT DDC&BOARDING POSITION OVERVIEW REPORTS TO: Practice Owner, Hospital Manager, Boarding/Daycare Manager, or Daycare Assistant Kennel staff members are responsible f...
- 1 Day Ago
Temporary Animal Care Technician
- Orange County, NC
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Hillsborough, NC
TEMPORARY
- General Description The Orange County Animal Services Department has an opening for Temporary Animal Services Technicians. This is a Temporary position. The work involves performing skilled work in ca...
- 16 Days Ago
Temporary Animal Care Technician
- Orange County Government
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Hillsborough, NC
TEMPORARY
- The Orange County Animal Services Department has an opening for Temporary Animal Services Technicians. This is a Temporary position. The work involves performing skilled work in caring for the animals...
- 16 Days Ago
Kennel Technician
- Spring Forest Animal Hospital
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Raleigh, NC
PART_TIME
- We currently have openings for Kennel Technicians in our busy boarding facility in Raleigh. Kennel techs are responsible for the care and comfort of our guests and we pride ourselves on the level of c...
- 10 Days Ago
Veterinary Technician
- Tuscan Ridge Animal Hospital
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Wake Forest, NC
FULL_TIME
- With the demand for Vet Techs at an all time high, if you are an LVT / RVT reading about positions with other practices, chances are something is missing from your current role. If you are searching f...
- 10 Days Ago
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Experienced Veterinary Technician/Assistant
- Leesville Animal Hospital
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Raleigh, NC
- Job Description Job Description Seeking Full Time Experienced Veterinary Technician (Licensed a Plus) Come join our grea...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Veterinarian
- Tempus Recruitment - USA
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Raleigh, NC
- 📣 Associate Veterinarian | Raleigh, NC | NO WEEKENDS📣 ℹ️👇 This is a wonderful small group of 6 hospitals scattered ac...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Animal Technician
- Aequor Technologies LLC
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Durham, NC
- Job Description Job Description This is a contract job with a global pharmaceutical company. Job Summary: This individua...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Veterinary Technician
- Carolina Crossing Veterinary Clinic
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Raleigh, NC
- Job Description Job Description Address: 11760 NC HWY 210, Benson NC 27504 Immediate opening for FULL TIME veterinary te...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Floating Kennel Attendant
- North Carolina
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Raleigh, NC
- Working Title Floating Kennel Attendant Anticipated Hiring Range $31,200 - $32,500 (commensurate with experience) Job Lo...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Veterinary Technician or Assistant
- Animal Kingdom Veterinary Hospital
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Cary, NC
- Job Description Job Description We are currently looking for a part time veterinary assistant to join our team. This pos...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Full Time Veterinary Assistant/Technician
- Community Veterinary Partners
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Cary, NC
- Job Description Job Description We are currently looking for an energetic, detail oriented person to join our team as a ...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Kennel Attendant
- North Carolina State University
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Raleigh, NC
- This position provides technical assistance to the Small Animal Patient Care Departments in the Randall B Terry Companio...
- 4/13/2024 12:00:00 AM
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According to the United States Census Bureau, Raleigh occupies a total area of 144.0 square miles (373.0 km2), of which 142 square miles (369 km2) is land and 0.97 square miles (2.5 km2), or 0.76%, is covered by water. The Neuse River flows through the northeast end of the city.
Raleigh is located in the northeast central region of North Carolina, where the Piedmont and Atlantic Coastal Plain regions meet. This area is known as the "fall line" because it marks the elevation inland at which waterfalls begin to appear in creeks and rivers. As a result, most of Raleigh features gently rolling hil...
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Income Estimation for Animal Technician jobs
$38,628 to $44,674
Raleigh, North Carolina area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago
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