Animal Care Technician - On-Call, Data & Team Impact

Northwest Iowa Community College; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Argenta, MVS is seeking an Animal Care Technician at our Sioux Center, IA location. The role requires multitasking, collaboration with veterinarians, and dedication to animal welfare.

Responsibilities include daily chores, data collection, observations, feeding, and equipment maintenance. On-call rotation and physical job demands apply, with opportunities for growth in a global, team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience working with animals; large and small.
• Proven experience working with large farm equipment/machinery.
• Ability to work well with others and maintain composure.
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally.
• Attention to detail and analytically driven.
• Willingness to be on call and in on-call rotation, including weekends.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly.

Responsibilities

• Clean and perform daily chores repeatedly under the direction of senior staff and veterinarians.
• Collect research data and samples in accordance with study protocols and Good Documentation Practices.
• Assist veterinarians in observations and procedures and inform veterinarians if abnormalities are observed
• Promote and maintain the well-being of animals including feeding and basic care
• Repair, maintain and operate equipment/machinery
• Perform administrative duties that support the care of animals and site functions
• Responsible for recording information both timely and accurately
• Build relationships with key individuals and contributors in the organization and beyond

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Farm equipment/machinery

Animal care equipment

Job description

Argenta, MVS is seeking an Animal Care Technician at our Sioux Center, IA location. The role requires multitasking, collaboration with veterinarians, and dedication to animal welfare.

Responsibilities include daily chores, data collection, observations, feeding, and equipment maintenance. On-call rotation and physical job demands apply, with opportunities for growth in a global, team-driven environment.