Animal Care Operations Lead - Vivarium & Welfare

Veranex; Atlanta (GA); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Veranex in Atlanta, GA seeks an experienced Animal Care Operations Lead to oversee vivarium and off-site farm facilities, ensuring welfare, documentation, and compliance. You will mentor the animal care team, coordinate resources, and partner with veterinary staff to maintain high standards of care and protocol adherence.

This onsite role requires hands-on leadership and a passion for animal welfare. The position emphasizes practical animal care oversight, team development, and collaboration

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent with 5–8 years relevant experience, or an associate degree with 2–4 years relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols for clinical environments and animal care.
• Familiarity with sanitation, environmental guidelines, and study needs.
• Knowledge of regulations and policies governing research animal care use.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Oversee daily care and wellbeing of animals across vivarium and farm locations, including feeding, watering, and enrichment.
• Mentor, train, and support animal care technicians to maintain excellence in husbandry and welfare.
• Ensure compliance with established protocols and regulatory standards for housing and identification of animals.
• Coordinate orders for animals, feed, supplies, and equipment to support high-quality care.
• Oversee facility operations, equipment maintenance, and reporting needs to ensure safe, efficient care.
• Monitor health and colony status through census, health records review, and observation of environmental parameters.
• Maintain accurate housing and inventory records and audit-ready documentation.
• Collaborate with veterinary and animal care teams to address health concerns and welfare.
• Provide leadership during humane procedures, ensuring adherence to protocols.

Kenntnisse

Team leadership

Communication skills

Safety protocols

Documentation

Animal welfare knowledge

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Associate degree

Tools

Laboratory equipment knowledge

Jobbeschreibung

Veranex in Atlanta, GA seeks an experienced Animal Care Operations Lead to oversee vivarium and off-site farm facilities, ensuring welfare, documentation, and compliance. You will mentor the animal care team, coordinate resources, and partner with veterinary staff to maintain high standards of care and protocol adherence.

This onsite role requires hands-on leadership and a passion for animal welfare. The position emphasizes practical animal care oversight, team development, and collaboration