Animal Technician jobs in West Virginia

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 Care Technician
  • Petland Corporate Stores
  • Charleston, WV FULL_TIME
  • JOB TITLE: Animal Care Technician

    REPORTS TO: Animal Care Manager

    DRIVING POSITION: No

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No

    POSITION TYPE: Hourly (Non-Exempt)

    SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

    Animal Care Technicians are trained to provide excellent care for Petland puppies. It is critical that every puppy’s nutritional, behavioral, environmental, and maintenance needs are met. Animal Care Technicians provide care by following established company systems and procedures. If you have a passion for animals and their wellbeing and would enjoy working for a great company that loves animals and values the contributions of its employees, Petland may be the place for you.

    COMPENSATION:

    The current starting pay for Animal Care Technicians is $14/hr. and increases to $15 after 90 days of employment.

    POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Performs opening, daily and closing procedures in the kennel.
    • Completes procedural cleaning checklists to ensure maximum cleanliness and ensures cleanliness is maintained.
    • Ensures the health of all puppies and kittens is monitored daily and assists in keeping proper records.
    • Ensures proper pet nutrition, socialization, and cleaning is handled according to expectations.
    • Assists dedicated store veterinarian with puppy and kitten examinations and provides care and medications as prescribed by the veterinarian.
    • Selected and properly trained “key holders” assist with the training and coaching of other, less experienced Animal Care Technicians.
    • Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
    REQUIRED SKILLS:
    • Attention to Detail
    • Teamwork
    • Animal Husbandry
    • Communication
    • Time Management

    REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING:
    High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORNMENT:
    • Standing – Continually required to stand
    • Walking – Continually required to walk
    • Sitting - Occasionally required to sit
    • Travelling – Occasionally required to travel
    • Finger Dexterity - Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
    • Climb, Bend, Balance, Stoop, Kneel or Crawl - Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
    • Talking/Hearing - Continually required to talk or hear
    • Visual Accuity - Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
    • Lifting/Pushing/Carrying – Occasionally required to lift more than 50 lbs. at a time with frequent lifting, pushing, or carrying of up to 30 lbs.




    EEO Statement: Petland is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity status.

    The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify Petland’s Department of Human Resources.
  • 19 Days Ago

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Animal Care Technician - Charleston
  • Petland Corporate Stores
  • Charleston, WV FULL_TIME
  • JOB TITLE: Animal Care Technician REPORTS TO: Animal Care Manager DRIVING POSITION: No SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No POSITION TYPE: Hourly (Non-Exempt) SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Animal Care Technicians ar...
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Veterinary Technician
  • Inwood Animal Center
  • Inwood, WV FULL_TIME
  • Do you feel stagnant or undervalued in your veterinary career? Is your weekend spent reliving last week's messes and dreading next week's train wrecks when you should be sleeping in, sipping bubble te...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Veterinary Technician
  • White Hall Animal Clinic
  • Fairmont, WV FULL_TIME
  • **Join Our Compassionate Team at White Hall Animal Clinic!**Are you passionate about providing top-notch veterinary care? Do you thrive in an environment that values strong, lasting relationships with...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Veterinary Technician
  • Ayers Animal Hospital
  • Huntington, WV FULL_TIME
  • Company Description Welcome to Ayers Animal Hospital, where we treat your pet as our own. Dr. Mark Ayers and his associates are licensed veterinarians, treating small companion animals and pocket pets...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Veterinary Technician
  • Alliance Animal Health
  • Huntington, WV FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionWelcome to Ayers Animal Hospital, where we treat your pet as our own. Dr. Mark Ayers and his associates are licensed veterinarians, treating small companion animals and pocket pets....
  • 14 Days Ago

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Animation Technician
  • Cedar Fair Entertainment Company
  • Sandusky, OH
  • Overview: With Cedar Point Amusement Park being 'The Roller Coaster Capital of the World®,' we are always taking thrills...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Animal Technician
  • Cynet Systems Inc.
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • Due to the nature of the job the candidate should be able to lift 50 pounds with assistance . Other tasks as assigned. P...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Principal Animal Technician
  • University of California , San Francisco
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Principal Animal Technician LARC Operations Full Time 76500BR Job Summary The Laboratory Animal Resource Center (LARC) s...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Surgical Animal Technician
  • Scismic Inc
  • New York, NY
  • Job Description Job Description Scismic is supporting the growth of a biotech company in Brooklyn, NY! About the Role: T...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Laboratory Animal Technician I
  • Inotiv
  • Boulder, CO
  • Laboratory Animal Technician I Location : Location US-CO-Boulder ID 2024-4474 Category Research and Science Type Full Ti...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Laboratory Animal Technician I
  • Scismic Inc
  • New York, NY
  • Job Description Job Description Scismic is supporting the growth of a biotech company in Brooklyn, NY! The company is se...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Animation Technician
  • Cedar Point
  • Sandusky, OH
  • Overview: With Cedar Point Amusement Park being "The Roller Coaster Capital of the World," we are always taking thrills ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Animal Technician-221948
  • Medix™
  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Animal Technician to join our team at a leading Immunotherapy Contract Re...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Animal Technician jobs
$35,612 to $41,188