Animal Technician, Sr. jobs in South Burlington, VT
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
- Middlebury College
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Middlebury, VT
FULL_TIME
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Works with the Vivarium Manager to ensure that vertebrate, invertebrate, and marine animals receive care in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and experimental protocols. Works to help ensure that appropriate support services for investigators are furnished at Middlebury's AAALAC-accredited Laboratory Animal Facility and satellite animal laboratories.
This is a full time, benefits eligible, hourly position with a hiring range of $26-$31 per hour with a one time sign on bonus of $3,000.
In addition, some hours could qualify for hourly shift differential and weekend shift differential.- Hours worked between 6 p.m. and 12 a.m: an additional $1.50/hr
- Hours worked between 12 a.m. and 7 a.m: an additional $3.00/hr
- Hours worked on weekends an additional $1.00/hr.
- Serves as a member of the animal care team, using knowledge of animal health and husbandry to perform daily care, health assessments, and medical treatments for vertebrate and invertebrate animals
- Provides experienced technical support including, but not limited to, administering medications, performing treatments, sexing, breeding, collecting specimens, assisting with surgeries, providing pre- and post-operative care, and administering injections and euthanasia
- Performs quality assurance testing and monitoring for systems and equipment, including but not limited to cage washer, surgical equipment, and autoclave operation, sanitization efficacy, water quality, medication and chemical expiration dates, and evaluation of vendor statistics on animals to be ordered
- Assists in maintaining required facility records and data, including health records, animal census and husbandry data, and drug inventories, and in developing, implementing, and updating procedures, checklists, and other documentation as required and appropriate
- Maintains animal rooms and other facility areas in accordance with a high standard of sanitation, to include sweeping, vacuuming, and washing walls, floors, equipment and shelving according to the schedules for these activities
- Participates in programs reviews, regulatory site visits and inspections as required, which would include, but not be limited to, IACUC, AAALAC, and USDA
- Conducts training sessions for staff, faculty, and students, as required
- Ensures that stocks of required feed, supplies, and equipment are maintained at all times
Requirements- Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, or an Associate's degree with equivalent additional experience; must be AALAS ALAT certified or eligible
- Six months of experience in a laboratory animal facility is required with a BA/BS; 18 months with an AA/AS
- Must be focused, detail-oriented, reliable, and able to work both independently and as an effective member of the animal care team and with other staff, students, faculty, and administrators
- Effective written and oral communication skills, including the ability to apply relevant scientific concepts and terminology, and to seek to improve knowledge and skills by attending such continuing education activities as meetings or seminars
- Affinity for animals and respect for their welfare is essential
- Must have a working knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations, and with up-to-date principles and techniques in laboratory animal husbandry
- Overtime, weekend, and holiday work is expected
Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. (bags of feed and bedding), and to roll loaded tall cage and cage wash carts throughout the facility and must be capable of bending and stretching to inspect and change cages at low- and eye-level, disinfect walls and ceilings, and wet-mop floors.
Must not have any allergies to animals to a degree that prevents performance of required duties.
Other:
Offer is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
Benefits
Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and competitive health, dental, life, disability, generous retirement matching, and vision benefits, Middlebury offers a generous time-away program - up to 34 days per year during the first two years of service, increasing as the term of service lengthens. Middlebury employees are eligible for robust educational assistance programs for employees and their dependents as well as free or reduced rates for cultural events and use of sporting facilities (including the College's golf course and Nordic and alpine ski area). The result is a very high quality-of-life in a gorgeous setting.- Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including:
- MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the College store, library privileges, and discounts at cultural and sporting events. In addition, the card allows door access to certain campus buildings. Spouses or domestic partners of benefits-eligible employees are eligible to receive a Spouse/Partner card with the same privileges as the employee card (except door access)
- Discounts on season passes at Middlebury College Snow Bowl, the Ralph Myhre Golf Course and the Rikert Ski Touring Center.
- Access to our Partner Inclusion Program that provides comprehensive support services to the spouses and partners of Middlebury employees.
- A full listing of our benefit offerings can be found on our website by following this web link: https://www.middlebury.edu/office/human-resources/...
- Or click see some of the other fun perks of working at Middlebury, whether in Vermont or Monterey!
- As an employee of Middlebury College you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community
- 3 Days Ago
Veterinary Technician
- Country Animal Hospital
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Bethel, VT
FULL_TIME
- Country Animal Hospital is looking for a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our team! At our practice you will find a commitment to quality medicine, patient care, client experience, and to your ...
- 17 Days Ago
Certified Veterinary Technician
- VCA Animal Hospitals
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Colchester, VT
FULL_TIME
- VCA Fitzgerald Animal Hospital Are you looking to be a part of a team that is truly a family in a beautiful location? VCA Fitzgerald Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our team...
- 1 Month Ago
Veterinary Technician - LVT
- Lake Placid Animal Hospital
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Lake Placid, NY
FULL_TIME
- Description Joining a clinic with its own unique identity is like a cross-country car ride with your ears flapping in the breeze. Lake Placid Animal Hospital is looking to add a compassionate and skil...
- 5 Days Ago
Veterinary Technician Supervisor
- VCA Animal Hospitals
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Ray Brook, NY
FULL_TIME
- Seeking a Veterinary Technician Supervisor - $2500 Signing Bonus Opportunity!Location: 1087 NY-86, Ray Brook, NY 12977VCA High Peaks Animal Hospital is thrilled to support the Saranac Lake and Lake Pl...
- 13 Days Ago
Certified Veterinary Technician
- VCA Animal Hospitals
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Colchester, VT
FULL_TIME
- VCA Fitzgerald Animal Hospital Are you looking to be a part of a team that is truly a family in a beautiful location? VCA Fitzgerald Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our team...
- 17 Days Ago
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Lab/Research Technician Sr
- University of Vermont
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Burlington, VT
- Position Details Advertising/Posting Title Lab/Research Technician Sr Diversity Statement The University is especially i...
- 6/3/2024 12:00:00 AM
Lab Research Technician
- The University of Vermont
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Burlington, VT
- Lab Research Technician Diversity Statement The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to ...
- 6/3/2024 12:00:00 AM
Sr. Territory Manager - Companion Animal (Williamsburg, VA)
- Merck
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Montpelier, VT
- **Job Description** Our Territory Representatives interact face to face with our customers, understand their needs and c...
- 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
Lab/Research Technician Sr
- The University of Vermont
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Burlington, VT
- Lab/Research Technician Sr Diversity Statement The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute ...
- 6/1/2024 12:00:00 AM
Veterinary Technician - Neurology
- Rarebreed Veterinary Partners
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Williston, VT
- Joining a clinic with its own unique identity is like a cross-country car ride with your ears flapping in the breeze. Bu...
- 5/31/2024 12:00:00 AM
About South Burlington, Vermont
South Burlington is a city in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States. As of the 2010 U.S. Census the population of the city was 17,904. It is home to the headquarters of Ben & Jerry's and Vermont's largest mall, the University Mall. It is also one in the principal municipalities of the Burlington, Vermont metropolitan area.
Vermont's largest airport, Burlington International Airport, is located in South Burlington.
Located in western Chittenden County, South Burlington is bordered by the municipalities of Burlington to the northwest, Winooski and Colchester to the north, Essex to the northe...
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Income Estimation for Animal Technician, Sr. jobs
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South Burlington, Vermont 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.
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Animal Technician, Sr. in Jamestown, NY
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Animal Technician, Sr. in Youngstown, OH
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