Animal Technician jobs in North Carolina

Animal Technician provides daily care for research animals of various species. Cleans and disinfects cages and equipment. Being an Animal Technician monitors the health and well being of the animals, maintains logs of animal diet, behavior, vital signs and other data. Follows standard operating procedures and all biosafety and animal welfare regulations. Additionally, Animal Technician may perform procedures to collect samples. May transport animals to and from laboratories. Requires a high school diploma. May require Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) or other certification. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Animal Technician works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Animal Facility Cleaning Technician (Animal Care Technician)
  • Guilford County Government
  • Greensboro, NC FULL_TIME
  • Salary
    $31,901.00 - $36,686.00 Annually
    Location
    NC 27409, NC
    Job Type
    Full Time
    Job Number
    03285
    Department
    Animal Services
    Opening Date
    03/15/2024
    Closing Date
    3/31/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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    Description



    GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
    Cleans, feeds and houses animals in the shelter facility. Maintains sanitary conditions in the cages and kennel areas.

    DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
    Animal Care Technicians are responsible for the daily care and feeding of the animals within our organization. In this fast paced environment, they will clean, feed and maintain the animal population. They will assist with the daily enrichment of the animals in our care as well as facilitate adoption with various members of our community. Incumbents will be expected to work as part of a team but also be able to work independently to achieve organizational goals. Incumbents must be available and willing to work weekends, holidays and to attend any mandatory training or meetings the employer determines are necessary to meet business needs. Reports to the Animal Care Supervisor.

    Examples of Duties

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    Essential Duties and Tasks

    • Performs animal care duties such as preparing food, feeding and providing water, cleaning and disinfecting food and water bowls
    • Cleans and disinfects animal areas, including but not limited to: sweeping and mopping floors, washing, sweeping and scrubbing debris from walls, beds and any other areas, as well as cleaning and disinfecting litter pans, small animals cages and livestock pens.
    • Meets, greets, and interfaces with members of the public visiting the shelter whether it be to visit the animals or for adoption.
    • Assists in matching animals to potential adopters. Introduces animals to the potential adopters and provides information regarding that particular animal's behavior, responsible pet-ownership tips and shelter operations information.
    • Monitors all animals in their designated area on a daily bases and provides observations for them for any unusual physical and/or behavioral conditions. May assist the veterinarian or staff with vaccinations and minor medical treatments.
    • Keeps a record on the disposition and daily habits of animals, performs a daily count of animals and is responsible for reporting any condition or inconsistencies to the supervisor or veterinary staff as appropriate
    • Completes various records and forms such as medical cards, daily observation sheets, and observation memos in the animal management system
    • Assists in maintaining inventory of food and other animal supply needs by reporting when items need to be ordered

    RECRUITMENT STANDARDS
    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    • Knowledge of basic cleaning, disinfectant, and animal husbandry procedures.
    • Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
    • Ability to work in variety of temperatures and conditions.
    • Knowledge of disease management/recognition, general animal care and safe, humane animal handling skills
    • Knowledge of various breeds of dogs, cats and other animals.
    • Knowledge of animal shelter policies and procedures.
    • Ability to work as part of a team to accomplish tasks
    • Ability to keep accurate, and detailed records and enter them into computerized animal management system
    • Ability to perform math.
    • Ability to effectively communicate to clients, staff and management both verbally and in writing

    Typical Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications
    High School Diploma or GED and one year of experience in animal care in a veterinary hospital, animal shelter, humane society or other animal care facility; OR, demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks.

    Preferred Qualifications
    Two-years of experience in fast paced animal and customer-oriented field.

    Note: Experience with personal pets is not considered qualifying. Experience on a ranch, farm, boarding facility, veterinary hospital or with a humane society performing animal care and kennel work is considered qualifying.

    Supplemental Information

    Working Conditions and Physical Demands of Work
    The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear; frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; frequently push and/or pull up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

    Working conditions are in a kennel environment with frequent exposure to laboratory conditions including hazardous materials, unfavorable fumes and odors, and working with animal body fluids and infectious diseases, and loud noises.

    May Require Driving
    This position may require driving for this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business such as but not limited to attending conferences, meetings, or any other county related functions. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.
    If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.

    Special Note: This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions, and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job questionnaire with a physical abilities checklist, which can give further details about that one specific position. Those documents should be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal and defensible personnel decisions.


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Animal Facility Cleaning Technician (Animal Care Technician)
  • Guilford County
  • NC 27409, NC FULL_TIME
  • GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIESCleans, feeds and houses animals in the shelter facility. Maintains sanitary conditions in the cages and kennel areas. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASSAnimal Care Techni...
  • 1 Day Ago

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  • ncsu-sb
  • Raleigh, NC FULL_TIME
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  • 9 Days Ago

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Small Animal Emergency Technician
  • ncsu-sb
  • Raleigh, NC FULL_TIME
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  • 9 Days Ago

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  • Iredell County, NC
  • Iredell, NC FULL_TIME
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Temporary Animal Care Technician
  • Orange County Local Government NC
  • Chapel Hill, NC TEMPORARY
  • General Description The Orange County Animal Services Department has an opening for Temporary Animal Services Technicians. This is a Temporary position. The work involves performing skilled work in ca...
  • 10 Days Ago

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  • New York, NY
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Animal Laboratory Technician
  • Battelle Memorial Institute
  • West Jefferson, OH
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  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Animal Care Associate - Lab Animal Technologist
  • Oklahoma State University
  • Stillwater, OK
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  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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  • Cedar Fair
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Animal Lab Technician II - Lab Animal Facilities
  • University of Mississippi Medical Center
  • Jackson, MS
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Laboratory Animal Technician
  • Florida Atlantic University
  • Jupiter, FL
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  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Lab Animal Technician Asst
  • Loma Linda University Medical Center
  • Loma Linda, CA
  • Shared Services: Animal Care Facility (Full-Time, Day Shift) - Job Summary: The Lab Animal Technician Assistant is an en...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

North Carolina (/ˌkærəˈlaɪnə/ (listen)) is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. It borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west, Virginia to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. North Carolina is the 28th-most extensive and the 9th-most populous of the U.S. states. The state is divided into 100 counties. The capital is Raleigh, which along with Durham and Chapel Hill is home to the largest research park in the United States (Research Triangle Park). The most populous municipality is Charlotte, which is the second-largest banking center in...
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Income Estimation for Animal Technician jobs
$37,965 to $43,910