Animal Care Technician 1-3

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking an Animal Care Technician to support animal health and husbandry. The role involves cleaning, monitoring animal health, and ensuring safety procedures. This position offers a supportive environment with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Health benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Tuition waiver

Parental and caregiving leave

Qualifications

• Experience in animal care or responsibility for pets.
• Experience fostering respect and professionalism with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning animal cages and maintaining the health of animals.
• Daily animal observation and reporting health issues.
• Performing cleaning and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Physical ability to lift 50 lbs

Knowledge of chemical handling and safety procedures

Ability to work well with others

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Summary
Welcome to VCU … a world unlike any other!
We combine learning, research, creativity, service and discovery with a commitment to inclusive excellence. Ranked by U.S. News as one of the 30 “most innovative” public universities in the country, VCU is a premier, urban, public research university home to multiple nationally ranked programs.
Here, your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay and mission-driven work. We advance a conscientious drive to support a climate where excellence and success for all people are valued and differences are celebrated.
All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s benefits package including health benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, tuition waiver, parental and caregiving leave, and more. Explore further: https://hr.vcu.edu/currentemployees/benefits/university-and-academic-professional-benefits/

Animal Care Technician Typical Duties
The Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI) and Division of Animal Resources (DAR) invite applicants for an Animal Care Technician. Responsibilities include cleaning animal cages, disinfecting, sterilizing, and maintaining the health and husbandry of animals under direct care. The role involves daily animal observation, reporting health issues, environmental inspections, disease control, and performing cleaning and maintenance tasks. The position is Monday-Friday, with some weekend and holiday work required.
Additional duties include preparing cages, loading/unloading cages into autoclaves, handling bedding and feed, maintaining cleanliness, and monitoring equipment performance.

Minimum Hiring Standards

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Experience in animal care or responsibility for pets.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and handle animals safely.
• Knowledge of chemical handling and safety procedures.
• Ability to work well with others and meet deadlines.
• Experience fostering respect and professionalism with diverse populations.

Position details: Department: Animal Care Facility
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: Yes
FTE: 100
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $30,000-$33,000