Vivarium Animal Care Technician - Rabbits & Welfare

Piper Companies; Denver (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Piper Companies in Denver, PA is seeking a Laboratory Animal Care Technician to support daily rabbit care, facility upkeep, and recordkeeping within a barrier operation. You will feed, water, monitor welfare, and maintain a clean work environment.

Responsibilities include cleaning facilities, moving rabbits, following welfare protocols, coordinating order details, and maintaining breeding/care records. Weekend and holiday shifts, early hours for shipments, and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of animal care experience preferred; no prior lab experience required.
• ALAT or related certification highly desirable.
• Desire to work with animals daily, with an interest in animal development.
• Ability to complete paperwork and maintain accurate records.
• Weekend/holiday rotation, early hours for shipments, and overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk on concrete for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct animal care, including feeding rabbits, providing water, and monitoring animal well-being
• Clean, power wash, and sanitize animal buildings, cages, and support areas
• Move rabbits as needed and support daily care routines
• Follow protocols to ensure the health and welfare of animals in care
• Coordinate order details, including selection, packaging, and confirming accuracy
• Keep accurate records of breeding, feeding, cleaning, and animal care

Skills

Animal care

Recordkeeping

Physical stamina

Documentation

Education

ALAT or related certification

Job description

Piper Companies in Denver, PA is seeking a Laboratory Animal Care Technician to support daily rabbit care, facility upkeep, and recordkeeping within a barrier operation. You will feed, water, monitor welfare, and maintain a clean work environment.

Responsibilities include cleaning facilities, moving rabbits, following welfare protocols, coordinating order details, and maintaining breeding/care records. Weekend and holiday shifts, early hours for shipments, and overtime may be required.