Vivarium Animal Care Technician

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking an Animal Care Technician to provide daily husbandry and care for animals in the ARCD vivarium, in accordance with policies and regulations. The role includes sanitation, equipment maintenance, and assisting with technical procedures under supervision.

Responsibilities cover a range of species and may include ABSL-3 facility support. The position requires weekend/holiday work on a rotating schedule and is considered essential personnel in Blacksburg, VA.

Qualifications

• Ability to work directly with a variety of animal species.
• Ability to lift/move 50 pounds.
• Basic computer skills including email, Word, Excel.
• High school diploma or equivalent; valid US driver’s license; background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Provides animal husbandry and care for various species per regulations and policies.
• Performs sanitation, custodial, and support services for daily facility operation.
• Performs basic technical animal procedures with guidance; assists with advanced procedures under supervision.
• Supports ABSL-3 facilities with daily care and specialized housing as needed.
• This position may be based in Blacksburg or Roanoke and requires some weekend/holiday shifts; is essential/emergency personnel.

Skills

Animal care with variety of species

Lift/move 50 pounds

Basic computer skills

Valid US driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AALAS ALAT certification (preferred)

Job description

Virginia Tech is seeking an Animal Care Technician to provide daily husbandry and care for animals in the ARCD vivarium, in accordance with policies and regulations. The role includes sanitation, equipment maintenance, and assisting with technical procedures under supervision.

Responsibilities cover a range of species and may include ABSL-3 facility support. The position requires weekend/holiday work on a rotating schedule and is considered essential personnel in Blacksburg, VA.