Dog Colony Care Specialist (Temporary)

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Auburn University, through Temporary Employment Services (TES), is seeking an Animal Care Attendant for the Dog Colony. The role covers daily care, cleanliness, and maintenance of laboratory animals in a lab or hospital setting, with a schedule from 6:00am to 4:00pm and occasional nights, weekends, or holidays.

TES is an in-house unit of Auburn University HR providing temporary staff for campus needs. Candidates should be prepared to follow detailed instructions and work as part of a team in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Keeps animal cages and containment rooms clean and orderly.
• Launders, stores and distributes linens and scrubs for animal care.
• Restocks supplies needed for animal needs and cleaning rooms.
• May perform animal care duties such as feeding, watering, and updating health records.
• May maintain kennel areas, build whelping boxes, and perform yard work.
• Assists with animal treatment and transportation as needed.
• Maintains grounds and common areas around animal quarters and clinic.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Auburn University, through Temporary Employment Services (TES), is seeking an Animal Care Attendant for the Dog Colony. The role covers daily care, cleanliness, and maintenance of laboratory animals in a lab or hospital setting, with a schedule from 6:00am to 4:00pm and occasional nights, weekends, or holidays.

TES is an in-house unit of Auburn University HR providing temporary staff for campus needs. Candidates should be prepared to follow detailed instructions and work as part of a team in a