Animal Care & Operations Leader

Virginia Tourism Corporation; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech seeks an Animal Care & Operations Supervisor for its ARCD CVM vivarium. You will lead daily operations, manage space, and supervise animal care staff.

The role requires training and developing personnel, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with facility veterinarians and researchers. Strong candidates will have LAT or LAT eligibility, ABSL-2 experience, and the ability to pass background and security checks.

Qualifications

• Significant experience handling animals in research or teaching.
• Experience leading personnel, schedule management, inventories, customer support.
• Strong knowledge of animal husbandry practices for lab/agricultural species.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• ABS L-2 practices and procedures experience.
• LAT certification or eligible to obtain LAT within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and space use of ARCD CVM vivarium.
• Supervise animal care personnel and assign work.
• Train, mentor, and develop ARCD CVM staff.
• Ensure compliance with federal regs, SOPs, and ARCD guidelines.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and researchers using the facility.

Skills

Animal care

Leadership

Communication

ABSL-2

LAT certification

Driver's license

Background check

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

AS in Animal Science

HS + experience

Job description

Virginia Tech seeks an Animal Care & Operations Supervisor for its ARCD CVM vivarium. You will lead daily operations, manage space, and supervise animal care staff.

The role requires training and developing personnel, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with facility veterinarians and researchers. Strong candidates will have LAT or LAT eligibility, ABSL-2 experience, and the ability to pass background and security checks.