Animal Caretaker

Villanova University; Villanova (Delaware County); On-site; USD 11,365 - 16,186; Part time

Job summary

A private university in Pennsylvania is seeking an Animal Caretaker to manage research protocols related to the care of laboratory animals. This part-time role (12-15 hours/week) requires daily care, including weekends and holidays. Candidates must be Villanova undergraduate students, preferably eligible for work study, with a commitment to animal health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Must be an undergraduate student at Villanova University.
• Experience or willingness to learn about animal care and handling.
• Available for flexible hours including weekends and academic breaks.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement research protocols for laboratory animals.
• Ensure daily care, health monitoring, and environmental support.
• Coordinate duties with other animal caretakers.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Health monitoring

Research protocol implementation

Job description

Villanova University - Animal Caretaker

Posting Details

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Position Information

• Posting Number: 20255743V
• Position Title: Animal Caretaker
• Posting Type: Student
• Hours/week: 12-15
• Eligibility: Work study preferred but open to all students
• Semester: 2025-2026 Academic Year
• Location: Tolentine Hall
• Detailed Work Schedule: Schedule is somewhat flexible, but animals require daily care by one or more members of the animal care team. This includes weekends, academic breaks and holidays. Number of hours required per week varies, but averages 12-15 hours for each of two animal caretakers who coordinate duties for the animal colonies in the department.
• Number of positions: 4
• Department: 143-Psychological and Brain Sciences
• Contact Name: Dr. Ben Sachs
• Contact Phone/Extension: 610-519-4722

Position Summary Information

• Job Description Summary: Undergraduate animal caretaker will be responsible for managing and implementing research protocols related to husbandry, health monitoring and environmental support of laboratory animals.
• Wage Rate: 10.00/hour

Posting Detail Information

• Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
• Open Until Filled: Yes

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently a registered Villanova student?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Are you eligible for work study?
   • Yes
   • No
   • I don\'t know
3. * What is your availability? (days and times)

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * Have you ever worked on campus before? If “Y”, what department and semester/year?

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * I understand that satisfactory attendance in all academic classes is required to maintain student employment at Villanova University.
   • Yes
   • No

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