Animal Care Technician - On-Call & Research Support

Argenta; Oakland (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Argenta is hiring an Animal Care Technician for our Oakland, NE location. You will support veterinarians and staff by performing daily animal care tasks, collecting data, and helping maintain well-being of animals in a research setting.

Responsibilities include feeding, recording information accurately, operating equipment, and collaborating with team members. A high school diploma is required; candidates must lift 50 lbs and be willing to be on-call on weekends. Background checks will apply.

Qualifications

• Experience working with animals; large and small.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly.
• Willingness to be on call and in on-call rotation, including weekends.

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

Animal care experience

Teamwork

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Large farm equipment/machinery

Job description

Argenta is hiring an Animal Care Technician for our Oakland, NE location. You will support veterinarians and staff by performing daily animal care tasks, collecting data, and helping maintain well-being of animals in a research setting.

Responsibilities include feeding, recording information accurately, operating equipment, and collaborating with team members. A high school diploma is required; candidates must lift 50 lbs and be willing to be on-call on weekends. Background checks will apply.