Vivarium Animal Care Lead & Mentor

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking an experienced animal care professional to assist in supervising staff and maintaining daily operations in vivaria. You will help ensure high standards of animal care, training, and compliance with applicable policies and procedures.

The role involves mentoring staff, maintaining detailed records, and supporting facility inspections and safety programs. A 1-year background in animal care is required, with higher education preferred.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1 year experience in an animal care facility/operations or equivalent.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree.

Aufgaben

• Assist with oversight of the animal care staff in the vivaria.
• Maintain knowledge of species-specific handling, restraint, breeding, and technical skills.
• Train and mentor animal care staff; assist in staff performance evaluations.
• Oversee record keeping for the animal care program (logs, census, breeding, services).
• Assist in facility inspections and QA program; advise on staffing and equipment needs.
• Assist in ensuring facility and equipment maintenance; follow safety programs.

Kenntnisse

Protective clothing

Accurate record keeping

Physical stamina

Safety procedures

Mechanical understanding

Ausbildung

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree

Jobbeschreibung

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking an experienced animal care professional to assist in supervising staff and maintaining daily operations in vivaria. You will help ensure high standards of animal care, training, and compliance with applicable policies and procedures.

The role involves mentoring staff, maintaining detailed records, and supporting facility inspections and safety programs. A 1-year background in animal care is required, with higher education preferred.