Animal Caregiver

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia is seeking Animal Caregivers to support animal husbandry and sanitation in their facilities. Applicants should have a high school diploma and animal handling experience is preferred. This role involves routine responsibilities under supervision, with a rotating schedule that includes weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Benefits include competitive health plans and generous paid time off.

Benefits

Choice of 3 health plans

Vision and dental insurance

Retirement benefits

22 days of paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 1 year of experience.
• Preference for applicants with lab or animal handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide animal husbandry and sanitation, including cage-wash duties.
• Monitor animal health and conduct biosafety procedures.
• Administer treatments to animals as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician Certificate (ALAT)

Job description

The University of Virginia seeks applicants for multiple Animal Caregiver opportunities. The Animal Caregiver is responsible for providing animal husbandry and general sanitation for the facility which includes cage-wash duties, use of the sterilizer and general facility upkeep. Work is routine and assigned at the task level, under direct supervision, in consultation with veterinary staff. Incumbents are expected to work a rotating schedule which includes a combination of weekday, weekend, and holiday coverage.

What you will do:

• Inspect and maintain the health of animals, dispose of carcasses, track and record data, and keep detailed records.

• Monitor animal husbandry activities.

• Ensure that daily activities are conducted according to biosafety procedures.

• When required, administer experimental treatments to animals.

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Physical Demands

• Up to 25% of time:
  Kneeling, Squatting, Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Lifting Above & Below Waist, Light & Moderate Lifting - Up to 40 lbs., Carrying, Pushing & Pulling, Climbing Ladders & Stairs, Fine Finger Manipulation (Keyboarding, Pipefitting, Bench Work, Etc.).
  
  26-50% of time:
  Traveling & Repetitive Motion.
  
  51-75% of time:
  Standing for sustained periods of time, Use of Both Hands, Independent Use of Either Hand, Wrist Movement (Twisting or Rotating).
  
  Protective Clothing/Equipment
  Disposable Gloves, Protective Clothing, Surgical Mask, Ear Protection (including earplugs). Hearing protection is required when working with dogs, swine or in cage wash area.
  
  Sensory Requirements
  Vision (With and without corrective lenses), Depth Perception, Color Vision, Peripheral Vision, Near Vision, Hearing, Speaking.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of related work experience.

• Preference will be given to applicants with lab or animal handling experience

• Strong attention to detail

• Verbal and written communication skills

• Vaccination: A pre-employment health screening is required to be cleared before starting in the position. This position requires compliance with UVA Health OCH-002 policy.

Preference will be given applicants with an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician Certificate (ALAT)

Benefits Include: The choice between 3 different health plans; vision and dental insurance; life insurance; retirement; benefits savings accounts; starting with 22 days of paid time off a year in addition to 12 or more paid holidays; 8 weeks of paid parental leave; short term disability; up to $5,250 after your first year for combined use of tuition toward a degree-seeking program and more!

Starting Salary: $17.00 / hour

Application Instructions: Please apply online and search for R0069951; internal applicants must apply through Workday using 'find jobs.' Include the following document:

• CV/resume

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For questions about the application process, please contact Jessica Speth, Academic Recruiter.

Before a formal offer of employment is extended, the selected candidate will undergo a background check per university policy.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.