Animal Technician, Sr. jobs in Twin Falls, ID

Animal Technician, Sr. provides daily care for research animals of various species. Cleans and disinfects cages and equipment. Being an Animal Technician, Sr. 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, Sr. 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, Sr. works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be an Animal Technician, Sr. typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Sawtooth Animal Center Animal Care Specialist
  • PetVet Care Centers
  • Ketchum, ID FULL_TIME
  • Position Overview: The Animal Care Specialist supports and adds value to an efficient organization dedicated to quality care and exceptional service. This position includes daily tasks of cleaning and maintaining equipment; feeding, exercising, and grooming pets; preparing and sanitizing boarding enclosures; restraining and handling pets; monitoring the well-being of boarding and day care pets; and performing basic clerical work.

    Essential Functions:

    • Provides compassionate care to pets
    • Feeds animals as prescribed by the attending Veterinarian or as the owner has requested;
    • Recognizes and reports any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors and monitors pets for signs of distress or disease.
    • Gives baths to and brushes pets
    • Maintains the cleanliness of the hospital each day; cleans equipment and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensures the safe use of chemicals
    • Follows a regular schedule for cleaning and sanitizing all cages, runs, wards, and related areas; changes litter boxes and food/water bowls
    • Completes the weekly and monthly chore list to maintain hospital cleanliness, equipment, and the overall appearance of the hospital
    • Correctly prioritizes tasks
    • Maintains laundry for the kennel, grooming, and hospital
    • Provides patients with fresh, clean bedding when appropriate
    • Walks or brings dogs into the yard for exercising
    • Maintains the grounds of the property including waste disposal; responsible for light maintenance of landscape upkeep and general building maintenance
    • Understands and carries out oral and written directions
    • Performs other duties as assigned
    • Remain professional and courteous to clients and co-workers while handling multiple tasks at once with many interruptions.
    • Learn and understand our services and health recommendations and be able to clearly communicate these to clients.
    • Be able to deal with difficult and/or aggressive patients in an effective manner meanwhile keeping yourself, the pet, and co-workers safe
    • Performs other duties as assigned by Manager.

    Competencies:

    • Organization
    • Multitasking
    • Communicating

    Qualifications:

    • High school diploma or GED
    • Some experience working at a kennel or animal hospital preferred
    • May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience

    Position Requirements:

    • Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors
    • Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work weekends and holidays
    • This is a strenuous job that requires a lot of lifting, cleaning, and constant motion
    • Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station and/or extended periods of time standing and/or walking
    • May involve some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
    • Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting or carrying moderately heavy animals (up to 50 pounds)

    Additional Information: The list of essential functions, as outlined in this job description, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of any job function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

    PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation's leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.

    PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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Animal Care Provider - Kennel
  • Mountain Humane
  • Hailey, ID FULL_TIME
  • Mountain Humane (in Hailey, Idaho) is on a mission to enrich the quality of life in our community by saving animals and changing lives. We do this through innovative programs that inspire and have imp...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Companion Animal Department Manager
  • Petco
  • Twin Falls, ID FULL_TIME
  • Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbei...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Animal Shelter Volunteer
  • City of Elko
  • Elko, NV VOLUNTEER
  • Under direct supervision, volunteer performs various duties to assist Animal Shelter staff with care of animals and the Animal Shelter facility.This position is distinguished from the animal shelter w...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Sun Valley Animal Center Pet Lodge - Animal Care Specialist
  • PetVet Care Centers
  • Ketchum, ID FULL_TIME
  • Position Overview: The Animal Care Specialist supports and adds value to an efficient organization dedicated to quality care and exceptional service. This position includes daily tasks of cleaning and...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Part-time Assistant Animal Shelter
  • PERSONNEL PLUS, INC.
  • Burley, ID PART_TIME
  • Part-time Assistant Animal Shelter Day Shift Part Time Posted 2 hours ago USD / Hour Personnel Plus, Inc. Your Total Staffing Solution! Part-time Assistant Animal Shelter Essential Function / Major Re...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Management
  • Swig
  • Twin Falls, ID
  • WORK TODAY, GET PAID TODAY With the help of our training program, you will learn skills that can be applied in your ever...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Fleet (Route) Maintenence Supervisor
  • Penske
  • Twin Falls, ID
  • Responsibilities As a Penske Maintenance Supervisor you will use your excellent communication, organization, and multita...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Non-Licensed Hearing Aid Attendant
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • Twin Falls, ID
  • Job Description Answers telephone and schedules appointments for the Hearing Center. Rings sales, provides clerical supp...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Chief Financial Officer - B2B EXIT & B2B CFO
  • B2B CFO
  • Twin Falls, ID
  • Seeking An Experienced CFO Are you a driven and entrepreneurial CFO with experience in helping business owners improve t...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Health System Pharmacy Technicians
  • St. Luke's Health System
  • Twin Falls, ID
  • Overview: St. Lukes Health System Pharmacy Teams are growing and expanding our abilities to serve our communities! **SIG...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Food Runner - Twin Falls-Chili's
  • Brinker International
  • Twin Falls, ID
  • Role Overview Our Food Runners create an exceptional experience for our Guests and their fellow Team Members by sharing ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Vascular Technologist - Twin Falls Hospital (Full Time, Weekdays)
  • St. Luke's Health System
  • Twin Falls, ID
  • Overview St. Luke's Health System is seeking a Registered Vascular Tech to join our team - with a full-time opportunity ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Bather / Groomer Trainee
  • PetSmart
  • Twin Falls, ID
  • YOUR GROOMING CAREER: Start your career in grooming as a Groomer Trainee! As a Groomer Trainee in our Grooming Salon, yo...
  • 12/29/2017 12:00:00 AM

Twin Falls is located at 42°34'N 114°28'W (42.561,-114.464). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.16 square miles (47.03 km2), of which, 18.10 square miles (46.88 km2) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km2) is water. The Snake River Canyon forms the city's northern limits, separating it from Jerome County. There are three waterfalls in the immediate area. Shoshone Falls is located approximately 5 miles (8.0 kilometres) east of Twin Falls city. Pillar Falls is located approximately 1 1⁄2 mi (2 1⁄2 km) upstream from the Perrine Bridge while Twin Falls, ...
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Income Estimation for Animal Technician, Sr. jobs
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Twin Falls, Idaho area prices
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