Flexible Student Animal Care Technician - Lab Animals

UWSTP University of Wisconsin Stevens Point; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is seeking an Animal Care Technician to assist in campus animal care facilities. The role involves handling rodents, small birds, insects, and other invertebrates, with duties including cage cleaning, record-keeping, and welfare monitoring.

Weekend and holiday coverage is required as animals remain on campus. Starting pay is $10.50 per hour with $0.50 raises each semester.

Qualifications

• Must have animal handling experience and be willing to work with mice, rats, insects.
• Must be an enrolled student at UWSP.
• Able to lift 35–40 lb bags of food and bedding.

Responsibilities

• Clean cages and handle animals during weekly cleanings.
• Maintain accurate care records and monitor welfare.
• Assist with feeding, watering, and monitoring animals during weekends/holidays.

Skills

Animal handling

Education

Enrolled UWSP student

Job description

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is seeking an Animal Care Technician to assist in campus animal care facilities. The role involves handling rodents, small birds, insects, and other invertebrates, with duties including cage cleaning, record-keeping, and welfare monitoring.

Weekend and holiday coverage is required as animals remain on campus. Starting pay is $10.50 per hour with $0.50 raises each semester.