Night Animal Care Tech, Comparative Medicine (Tuition Benefits)

Penn State; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA is seeking a full-time Animal Care Technician (Comparative Medicine) to join the night shift, 2am–10am, Monday through Friday, with weekends off. You will observe animals, assist with procedures, monitor equipment, collect samples, maintain records, and support veterinary staff.

The role requires 2–3 years of experience and ability to work under supervision, handle blood draws, injections, and emergency response as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires 2–3 years of relevant animal care experience.
• Observe animals and report changes to veterinary staff.
• Perform aseptic techniques and administer medications under direction.
• Maintain accurate records of vitals, medications, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Observe animals in an intensive care setting and report changes.
• Monitor animals with artificial organs and respond to alarms.
• Administer medications and monitor blood pressure / heart rate.
• Collect blood, urine, and fecal samples for tests.
• Maintain records of vitals, meds, intake/output.
• Restrain and prepare animals for procedures.
• Assist with veterinary treatments as directed.
• Operate routine equipment and report malfunctions.
• Prepare rooms for animals post-surgery and ensure supplies.
• Maintain stock of supplies and suggest new equipment.
• Keep work area clean and manage animal waste.
• Assist with training new Animal Care Technicians.

Skills

Animal care experience

Medical procedures

Record keeping

Job description

Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA is seeking a full-time Animal Care Technician (Comparative Medicine) to join the night shift, 2am–10am, Monday through Friday, with weekends off. You will observe animals, assist with procedures, monitor equipment, collect samples, maintain records, and support veterinary staff.

The role requires 2–3 years of experience and ability to work under supervision, handle blood draws, injections, and emergency response as needed.