Animal Care Technician Part Time

BUFFALO INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 30,996 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

A medical research institution in Buffalo, NY is seeking a part-time Animal Care Technician. The role involves the overall care and well-being of research animals, requiring a New York State Licensed Veterinary Technician. Candidates should have significant experience in animal handling and restraint. Flexible schedule and paid time off are benefits offered.

Qualifications

• New York State Licensed Veterinary Technician, current status required.
• 2 years experience in animal handling.
• 2 years experience in animal restraint.
• 1 year experience in veterinary settings.

Responsibilities

• Care for the overall safety and well-being of research animals.
• Feed and water a variety of species housed in the veterinary unit.
• Assess health status and report abnormalities to the manager.
• Dispense medications as instructed by the manager.

Skills

Animal handling

Animal restraint

Veterinary experience

Education

New York State Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job description

Overview

Part-time position with Buffalo Institute for Medical Research, Inc. for Animal Care Technician position not to exceed 40 hours per week. Position requires weekend and holiday coverage. Under the supervision of Veterinary Medical Unit Manager principal duties include:

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall care, safety and well-being of research animals.
• Feed, water and change a variety of species housed in the Veterinary Medical Unit at VAWNYHS.
• Assess health status and report any animal abnormality or sickness to the Manager.
• Dispense medications to a variety of species as instructed by the Manager or Principal Investigator.

Qualifications

• New York State Licensed Veterinary Technician, current status required.
• Animal handling: 2 years (Required)
• Animal restraint: 2 years (Required)
• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)
• License/Certification: NYS Licensed Veterinary Technician, current status (Required)

Details

• Work Location: In person, Buffalo, NY 14215
• Experience: New York State Licensed Veterinary Technician, status must be current (Required)
• Part-time
• Salary: $22.50 – $25.00 per hour
• Benefits: Flexible schedule and Paid time off
• Schedule: 8 hour day shift; weekends and holidays as needed. Days and times to be determined
• Ability to commute/relocate: Buffalo, NY 14215: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)