Laboratory Animal Care Technician - Rabbitry

Inotiv; Denver (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Animal Care Technician to join a dedicated team focused on animal welfare and production. This role involves caring for rabbits, maintaining facility cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with health protocols. Ideal candidates will have a passion for animal care, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to teamwork. The position offers a dynamic work environment where attention to detail and initiative are highly valued. If you're eager to make a positive impact in animal care, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with and care for animals daily.
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Caring for animals, including feeding, cleaning, and breeding.
• Maintaining sanitation of animal buildings and cages.

Skills

Animal Care

Recordkeeping

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

ALAT Certification

1 Year Experience in Animal Care

Job description

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 specializing in rabbits. The role focuses on animal care and welfare, production and selection for customer orders, facility upkeep, recordkeeping, and procedural duties. The ideal candidate will be passionate about working with animals, organized, and committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant environment. We value hardworking individuals with attention to detail, initiative, teamwork, and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Caring for animals, including feeding, cleaning, and breeding responsibilities in a production facility.
• Cleaning, power washing, and sanitation of the facility.
• Following protocols to ensure animal health and welfare.
• Coordinating order details, including selection, packaging, and accuracy confirmation.
• Keeping accurate records of breeding, feeding, cleaning, and care of animals.
• Maintaining sanitation of animal buildings, cages, and support areas.

Qualifications

We are looking for the following from the Animal Care Technician:

• A desire to work with and care for animals daily.
• Interest in animal development.
• Effort toward maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
• Ability and willingness to complete paperwork as needed.
• Availability to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.
• Willingness to work early hours for shipments.
• Willingness to work overtime when necessary.
• ALAT or related certification is highly desirable.
• At least 1 year of experience in animal care preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Stand or walk on concrete for at least 2 hours at a time.
• Frequently bend, reach, push, pull, squat, and lift.

This position may be offered at different levels depending on education and experience, with salary adjusted accordingly.