Laboratory Animal Care Technician (Full-Time)

ENVIGO RMS LLC; Denver (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Short- and long-term disability

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k)

Additional benefits available

Job summary

ENVIGO RMS LLC is seeking an Animal Care Technician for our team in Denver, Lancaster County. The role focuses on animal care, including feeding and sanitation. Ideal candidates should show initiative and teamwork, with a passion for animal welfare.

This full-time position starts at $18.00/hr, with additional benefits available such as health coverage and paid time off. Experience and certifications in animal care are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with and care for animals daily.
• Willingness to complete paperwork as needed.
• 1+ year of experience with animal care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for animals including feeding and cleaning.
• Sanitation of the facility and animal areas.
• Accurate record keeping for animal care.

Skills

Animal care

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

ALAT or related certification

Job description

We are seeking an Animal Care Technician to join our dynamic team! This position works in the barrier operation as part of the team. It focuses on overall animal care and welfare, production and selection for customer orders, facility upkeep and record‑keeping, and procedural duties. The person in this role will need to be passionate about working with animals, excelling at organization, and supporting and maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant working environment. We are seeking someone who is hardworking, shows attention to detail, takes initiative, has a teamwork mentality, and a positive attitude. Full‑Time, starts at $18.00/hr.

Responsibilities

• Care for animals including feeding, cleaning and breeding responsibilities in a production facility.
• Cleaning, power washing and sanitation of the facility.
• Follow protocol to ensure the health and welfare of the animals in care.
• Coordinate order details, including selection, packaging and confirming accuracy.
• Keep accurate records of breeding, feeding, cleaning and care of animals.
• Maintain responsibility for sanitation of the animal buildings, cages and support areas.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with and care for animals on a daily basis.
• Interest in animal development.
• Continuous effort toward contributing to a clean and safe working environment.
• Ability and willingness to complete paperwork as needed.
• Must be available to work weekends/holidays on a rotating basis.
• Must be available to come in early hours when needed for shipments.
• Willingness to work overtime when needed.
• ALAT or related certification highly desirable.
• 1+ year of experience with animal care preferred.

Physical Requirements: Lift up to 50 lbs on occasion. Stand/walk on concrete for at least 2 hours at a time, frequently bend, reach, push, pull, squat and lift.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities, with options to adjust based on education and experience level.

Benefits

• Health and dental coverage
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Additional benefits available

Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.