Animal Caretaker

BUFFALO INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Federal Holidays

Competitive salary

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Job summary

A medical research facility in Buffalo seeks a part-time Animal Care Technician to ensure the care and well-being of research animals. Responsibilities include feeding, assessing health, and maintaining cleanliness. An Associate degree and NYS Veterinary Technician license are required, with 2 years of relevant experience preferred. The role is every other weekend with flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• 2 years of animal handling experience required.
• 2 years of animal restraint experience required.
• NYS Licensed Veterinary Technician required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the care, safety, and well-being of research animals.
• Feed, water, and change care for various species.
• Assess health status and report abnormalities.

Skills

Animal handling

Animal restraint

Veterinary knowledge

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Benefits:

Paid Federal Holidays

Competitive salary

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Animal Care Technician-Part time

Part time every other weekend and holiday position with Buffalo Institute for Medical Research, Inc. for Animal Care Technician position not to exceed 15 hours per pay period. Under the supervision of Veterinary Medical Unit (VMU) Manager principal duties include:

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 Principle Investigator.

Cage processing and cleaning of animal rooms and ancillary facilities according to VMU SOP's and the Guide for the Care and Use of Animals in a Research Setting.

NYS Licensed Veterinary Technician -Required

AALAS certification at ALAT level or above, or relevant work experience preferred.

Job Type: Part time, every other weekend and holidays, 2 hours per shift with flexible start between 6am-4pm.

Salary: $25.00 per hour

Benefits: Federal Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave (Pro-rated)

Schedule: Sat and Sunday every other weekend Holidays as needed

Education: Associate (Required)

Experience:

Animal handling: 2 years (Required)

Animal restraint: 2 years (Required)

NYS Licensed Veterinary Technician: (Required)

Animal Research: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

NYS Licensed Veterinary Technician (Required)

Work Location: In person