Animal Technician, Sr. jobs in Hickory, NC
Animal Technician, Sr. provides daily care for research animals of various species. Cleans and disinfects cages and equipment. Being an Animal Technician, Sr. 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, Sr. 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, Sr. works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be an Animal Technician, Sr. typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Animal Care Technician PTNB
- Alexander County, NC
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116 Waggin Trl Dr, NC
PART_TIME
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Provides care for impounded dogs and cats in the county animal shelter. An employee in this class performs tasks associated with care of impounded animals and general cleaning of the kennel and cattery areas. Work involves feeding animals, moving animals from one enclosure to another, and cleaning primary animal enclosures, laundry, and other kennel areas following strict cleaning and disinfection protocols based on the Animal Welfare Act. Work also involves assisting the shelter manager with euthanasia, vaccination, and de-worming of animals as needed. Employee is subject to the usual hazards of handling dogs and cats. Work is performed under the general supervision of the shelter veterinarian and shelter manager but ability to follow specific protocols independent of direct supervision is expected. Weekend and holiday work may be required. Employee also is cross-trained to cover front desk duties and to counsel potential adopters as needed.
- Feeds impounded animals following specific protocols.
- Moves animals from one enclosure to another as needed.
- Cleans & disinfects both cat and dog enclosures, including cleaning litter pans, following specific protocols.
- Washes dog and cat bedding and other kennel laundry daily.
- Provides social interaction with dogs and cats to enhance their adoptability.
- Assists shelter veterinarian or shelter manager with euthanasia, vaccination, and de-worming as required.
- Assists with transporting animals and picking up donations when needed.
- Shares responsibility for counseling potential adopters.
- Shares responsibility for front desk coverage.
- Performs related work as required.
- Working knowledge of handling of dogs and cats, especially poorly socialized ones with little or no training.
- Working knowledge of safety practices concerning the handling of dogs and cats.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral instructions as well as step-by-step written protocols.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to handle fearful and untamed animals with compassion and empathy.
- Graduation from high school or GED. Strongly prefer someone with experience as a veterinary technician or assistant or with experience in a commercial kennel setting or
- a combination of education and experience.
- Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
- 2 Months Ago
Automotive technician
- Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP)
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Lowell, NC
FULL_TIME
- Kia Retailers are offering skilled and experienced military Veterans with the opportunity to begin an inspiring career as a Kia Certified Service Technician. To support this Kia Retailer initiative, K...
- 1 Day Ago
ANIMAL SRV SPEC-PLACEMENT
- Cleveland County
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Shelby, NC
FULL_TIME
- Contact: NICOLE FORINASH HR SPECIALIST County Admin nicole.forinash@clevelandcountync.gov ANIMAL SRV SPEC-PLACEMENT General Definition of Work This position performs intermediate professional and admi...
- 5 Days Ago
Animal Shelter Assistant
- Catawba County Government
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Newton, NC
FULL_TIME
- Catawba County Emergency Services (Animal Shelter) is recruiting an experienced Animal Shelter Assistant with outstanding communication/customer service skills and office/clerical, skills to join our ...
- 8 Days Ago
ANIMAL SHELTER ATTDNT
- Cleveland County
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Shelby, NC
FULL_TIME
- Performs intermediate semiskilled work providing animal shelter services, receiving, processing and caring for animals, assisting the public, preparing and maintaining files and records, and related w...
- 13 Days Ago
ANIMAL SERVICES OFFICER
- Cleveland County
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Shelby, NC
FULL_TIME
- Contact: NICOLE FORINASH HR SPECIALIST County Admin nicole.forinash@clevelandcountync.gov Performs intermediate technical work enforcing local and state laws and ordinances regulating the keeping, con...
- 21 Days Ago
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Warehouse Technician
- Cargill
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Cleveland, NC
- Cargill Animal Nutrition is a global business that serves large-scale feed mill operators and retailers, as well as indi...
- 5/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Experienced Veterinary Technician
- Duke Lewis PLLC
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Hickory, NC
- Job Description Job Description Experienced Veterinary Technician Small Animal Hospital looking for an Experienced Veter...
- 5/6/2024 12:00:00 AM
Veterinarian
- The Pet Hospital
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Bessemer City, NC
- ??????Here at The Pet Hospital, we are currently a 2-doctor practice and believe in affordable veterinary medicine in ta...
- 5/6/2024 12:00:00 AM
CTE Technology Teacher
- Cleveland County Schools
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Shelby, NC
- Licensed - Position - CTE Technology Job Number 4600295701 Start Date Open Date 03/29/2024 Closing Date CTE Technology T...
- 5/6/2024 12:00:00 AM
Animal Control Officer
- TOWN OF CORNELIUS
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Cornelius, NC
- Job Description Job Description Job Summary Under general supervision, enforces animal control laws, leash laws and regu...
- 5/5/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory is a city in Catawba county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The city's population at the 2010 census was 40,010 (primarily in Catawba County), with an estimated population in 2015 of 40,374. Hickory is the principal city in the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton MSA, in which the population at the 2010 census was 365,497 and is included as part of the Charlotte–Concord Combined Statistical Area.
Hickory is located in western Catawba County at 35°44′16″N 81°19′42″W / 35.73778°N 81.32833°W / 35.73778; -81.32833 (35.737682, −81.328372), and extends westward into Burke County and Caldwell Co...
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Income Estimation for Animal Technician, Sr. jobs
$45,053 to $50,755
Hickory, North Carolina area prices
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What does an Animal Technician, Sr. do?
Animal Technician, Sr. in Corpus Christi, TX
Animal technicians look after animals in laboratories.
February 06, 2020
Animal Technician, Sr. in Jamestown, NY
Animal Technicians work one-on-one with animals to support veterinary, pharmaceutical, agricultural and medical scientists and students with their work.
January 14, 2020
Animal Technician, Sr. in Youngstown, OH
An animal technician provides care to animals with the supervision of a veterinarian.
January 02, 2020