Vivarium Care Technician (Animal Research)

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT); Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking an Animal Care Technician for the Animal Resources and Care Division (ARCD) to provide daily husbandry and care in a Blacksburg-based facility, with support to Roanoke campuses. The role requires weekend/holiday work on a rotating schedule and is designated as an emergency position.

Salary ranges from $41,000 to $46,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Responsibilities include animal care across species, sanitation, equipment maintenance, and performing basic to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid US driver’s license required.
• Ability to lift/move 50 pounds required.
• Ability to work with a variety of animal species.
• Basic computer skills (email, Word, Excel) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide animal husbandry and care for a variety of animal species.
• Perform sanitation and maintenance for the animal facility.
• Operate and maintain equipment used in animal housing areas.
• Perform basic technical animal procedures; assist with advanced procedures as directed.

Skills

Animal care

PPE usage

Equipment handling

Lift 50 lbs

Computer skills

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

Job description

Virginia Tech is seeking an Animal Care Technician for the Animal Resources and Care Division (ARCD) to provide daily husbandry and care in a Blacksburg-based facility, with support to Roanoke campuses. The role requires weekend/holiday work on a rotating schedule and is designated as an emergency position.

Salary ranges from $41,000 to $46,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Responsibilities include animal care across species, sanitation, equipment maintenance, and performing basic to