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0-5 years of experience
- Maintained levels of care consistent with standards for cleaning and feeding.
- Provided and maintained animal feeding consistent with applied standards and guidelines.
- Monitored the health of animals; worked closely with medical and behavior staff to coordinate care of animals.
- Assisted with general agricultural operations on a 500 acre farm.
- Assisted with maintenance of farmhouses and barns.
0-5 years of experience
Attended animals, such as mice, guinea pigs, dogs and monkeys.
- Fed and watered animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
- Provided treatment to sick and injured animals, and contacted veterinarians in order to secure treatment.
- Installed, maintained, and repaired animal care facility equipment such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
- Cleaned, organized, and disinfected animal quarters such as pens, stables, cages.
0-5 years of experience
- Responsible for training and supervision of new animal care staff, maintained inventories of pharmacy drugs and medical supplies, prepared and maintained surgery suites and equipment in ready condition.
- Collected blood samples for clinical pathology via tail vein, cardiac puncture, and the orbital sinus.
- Performed routine medical treatments on mice, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, dogs and monkeys.
- Initiated work requests for the repair/maintenance of animal care related equipment.
- Conducted AM and PM room checks that include mortality/morbidity observations and colony room environmental conditions.
- Completed health reports as required, and performed humane euthanasia of animals, maintained and monitored animal feed and bedding rooms.
0-5 years of experience
- Interacted with clients, assisted with the drop-off and pick-up of animals; answered client inquiries and provided information on facility policies.
- Cared for both canines and felines by providing food and water, giving walks, etc.
- Observed animals, checking for possible signs of illness or injury.
- Cleaned, organized, and disinfected animal quarters.
- Performed labor intensive tasks such as handling animals, moving supplies, etc.
0-5 years of experience
- Complied with regulatory guidelines and SOPs while handling and monitoring animals at the College of Health Professions Animal Vivarium.
- Collected and processed blood, urine, tissue and fecal samples of mice and rats.
- Monitored facilities after hours.
- Instructed and mentored new students and individuals being trained in animal handling techniques.
- Assisted in organizing, guiding, and directing tours and field trips through the animal facility. Events included behavioral testing demonstrations and animal handling techniques.
10+ years of experience
Monitoring and maintaining animal health under the department’s care, managing record systems and assisting in related animal research and procedures.
- Managed the record systems of animals for 10+ Principal Investigators daily.
- Familiar with Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Report data to managers and Principal Investigators.
- Assisted with special diet, procedures and enrichment programs.
- Maintained sanitation programs for animal equipment and housing systems.
0-5 years of experience
- Wrote “Laboratory Mice – Care and Handling†booklet to be distributed to new technicians
- Created a weekly care schedule for approximately 3000 lab mice
- Tested facility for contamination by inoculating culture plates with samples
- Diagnosed and isolated sick and injured animals
- Maintained sterile laboratory environment
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for rendering daily animal care in accordance with state and corporate animal husbandry laws and regulations.
- Cleaned habitats; distributed food, water and administered medications.
- Implemented quarantine protocols of unhealthy animals.
- Maintenance and sanitized hazardous waste events.
0-5 years of experience
- Daily processing and evaluation of health conditions of one to two thousand laboratory mice.
- Display knowledge and ability to conduct various standard operating procedures to maintain high level of cleanliness, thoroughness, and effectiveness.
- Expanded personal responsibilities by taking on extra tasks after completed daily requirements.
0-5 years of experience
- Maintained physical appearance and cleanliness of hospital rooms, kennels and building
- Administered daily medications and feeding to boarding animals
- Bathed and trimmed nails of cats and dogs
- Monitored behavior of animals during boarding and daycare sessions
0-5 years of experience
Animal handling
- Remain current in humane animal husbandry and handling
- Assure good disease control practices by following protocol when dealing with ill animals
- Participate in training to assure the euthanasia process is carried out in a safe and humane manner
- Provide timely, polite, and respectful customer service regardless of circumstances
0-5 years of experience
- Maintain and handle research animals in a professional and humane way; which includes the proper food, water, enrichment, and cleanliness of their environments and tanks
- Work with little to no supervision, thus have the ability to be self sufficient and responsible for the animals assigned
- Keep a flexible schedule and attitude for potential problems to arrive with animals undergoing research
0-5 years of experience
Monitor and maintain the care of animals in and out of anesthesia.
- Prepare animals for and assist with surgeries.
- Administer pain medications.
- Draft lab protocols and lab reports
- Euthanize at completion of study and assist with necropsy and histology sampling.
- Prepare all materials needed for surgery and microbiological assessment including media, microbes, sterile instruments histology samples, microbial dilutions and counts.
- Analyze data and run basic statistics such as t-tests
0-5 years of experience
Assist research staff with laboratory research specimens during surgical experiments
- Ensure appropriate clinical protocols are followed by staff
- Responsible for clinic facility environment conditions to ensure well-being of sick and distressed animals
- Enforce colony management processes and protocols for research specimens
0-5 years of experience
Feeding, watering, caring for the lab animals
- Sanitizing cages and animals rooms
- Observing and reporting animal health and wellness
- Breeding rabbits, mice, hamsters, and dart frogs for use in various college courses
- Performing humane euthanasia and necropsy when necessary
0-5 years of experience
- Ensure the health and safety of all animals under the shelters care, and report on any new or pre-existing physical or behavioral conditions
- Administer medications, vaccinations, subcutaneous fluids, and monthly preventatives according to shelter protocols and veterinarian direction
- Counsel potential adoptions to ensure proper matches for families
- Adhere to OSHA protocols to prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses
- Assist managers with animal intakes from animal control
0-5 years of experience
- Maintain a safe and sanitary laboratory environment
- Clean, maintain, and disinfect animal cages and laboratory equipment
- Monitor and record animal health, notifying supervisor of changes in an animal’s health
- Maintain Animal Control Facility temperature and humidity levels
- Utilize sterilization autoclaves
- Collect and dispose of biohazard materials
6-10 years of experience
- Handling animals upon intake, including vaccinating, putting on identification tags, weighing, safe handling of aggressive animals, giving behavioral assessment of animals, safe rehabilitation of animals with behavioral issues, and humanely euthanizing animals.
- Entering, and maintaining, accurate records of animal information, processing adoptions, and cash handling.
- Cleaning kennels in order to maintain a clean environment for the animals.
- Daily customer service including adoption of animals, questions about the facility and out process of stray intake, and finding alternative outlets for animals with behavioral issues.
- Transport of animals between facilities.
- Proper handling of controlled substances used for tranquilizing and euthanizing animals
0-5 years of experience
- Managed opening and closing of the store
- Responsible for training new hires
- Maintained clean working environment
0-5 years of experience
Daily supervision and care of canines & felines for lodging and daycare
- Administering medications and feeding of any canine or feline
- Daily health monitoring
- Walking and exercising any guests
- Daily cleaning of guest quarters
- Overseeing doggy day care groups
0-5 years of experience
- Overseeing research species for specified experimentation
- Routine health checks and screenings of research species
- Maintenance control for Principal Investigators throughout the facility
- Euthanasia performed when necessary
- Proper preparation of lab species for research
- Monitoring animals’ health and administering medicine
0-5 years of experience
- Generate and submit daily reports on animal health and population
- Performs routine duties associated with animal care in a research setting
- Communicate with veterinary technicians, principal investigators, and research assistants
- Daily care for research animals in accordance to federal, state and institutional requirements
0-5 years of experience
- Made sure the facility is neat and sanitized
- Prepare food, water, and other accommodations
- Monitored guests eating habits and made changes accordingly
- Checked animals for injuries or illness
- Administer medications
- Interacted with pet parents when checking in/out their pets
0-5 years of experience
- Feed, medicate, and provide services for pets and their owners.
- Clean kennels, play yards, laundry, dishes and general areas.
- Provide enrichment for boarding animals.
- Keep records of all observations and client communication.
0-5 years of experience
- Restrains for various procedures for the Veterinarian.
- Takes inventory and replenish supplies multiple times a day.
- Provides enrichment and assists in the rehabilitation of cruelty and neglect victims.
- Demonstrates excellent handling of large dogs and feral/semi- feral cats.
0-5 years of experience
- Provide routine animal care and handling for research animals according to established procedures and standards.
- Feed and water animals according to schedules and instructions.
- Change animal caging as scheduled, sanitize rooms, equipment and hallways.
- Handle and transport animals and bedding material.
- Maintain bulk feed and bedding supplies necessary for daily use.
- Maintain daily logs of health checks, sanitation, and other task assigned.
- Work closely with medical researchers.
0-5 years of experience
- Provides care and proper husbandry to many animal species across the site per site Standard Operating Procedures
- Assists other animal care technicians as the need arises; cross trained in multiple areas
- Maintains proper record keeping and documentation
0-5 years of experience
- Ensured all animals needs were met to the primary investigators’ satisfaction and made follow-up inquiries when necessary
- Responsible for all the husbandry care (cage changes and health checks) and maintenance (room sanitation and inventory stock) of an animal room
- Received and properly housed incoming shipments of animals according to institute SOP
0-5 years of experience
- Follow policies and procedures to insure that each animal is clean, happy and healthy. Evaluating animals for health or behavior issues. Also, insuring that the shelter is clean and organized for the day.
- Work one on one with potential adopters, evaluating both the animal and the adopters to insure that each animal is matched to the right home.
- Assist medical coordinator with all medical tasks: such as intake exams, daily distribution of medications, administer vaccines, taking animals to veterinary appointments, input new animals/medications into the computer. Also, assisting in the evaluation of potential contagious illnesses/parasites.
0-5 years of experience
Training new associates
- Ensure that shifts run smoothly and efficiently
- Assist doctors and technicians
- Restraint for procedures
- Take care of hospitalized patients
- Administer medications
0-5 years of experience
- Demonstrate excellent relations with adopters, volunteers and staff in waiting area and kennel. Able to deal with general public in a courteous, professional manner while working in adoption area.
- Comply with specific feeding programs related to behavioral enrichment for specific animals.
- Feed animals as scheduled and make sure they have clean water at all times.
- Exercise/socialize animals three times day and abide by the dog-walking program in place. Includes documenting necessary animal information for management or veterinary staff.
- Ensures the comfort and cleanliness of shelter animals.
- Ensures that animals have appropriate bedding at all times.
- Ensures that kennel areas are clean, orderly and ready for use.
- Take inventory and stock supplies as needed.
- Do laundry as needed.
- Makes certain the entire shelter is kept extremely clean through the day.
0-5 years of experience
- Ensuring the welfare of animals (canine, feline and rodents)
- Sanitizing and disinfecting kennels
- Administering medication
- Transporting ill animals to veterinary clinics
- Customer service
0-5 years of experience
- Maintain and monitor the health, production, post-operative care and physical environment within the customer’s varied animal care environments.
- Review, comprehend and comply with all Standard Operating Procedures and quality assurance standards.
- Trained all new hires and handled all supervisory duties in their (work assignments, documentation, etc )
- Managed a team of 4 to 5 on a daily basis.
- Monitor daily animal health and welfare while performing daily animal health observations, animal husbandry duties to maintain quality and health research to animals.
- May be responsible for ear marking, tail sample collection and placing animals per instruction for mating; operation of scanners or cage counts for regular census.
- Strictly follow all procedures necessary to maintain animal housing areas or semi-rigid isolator environments.
- ALAT certified
0-5 years of experience
- Cleaned cages, pens, trays, equipment and fittings
- Handled and moved animals safely
- Checked the environment (for example, temperature and humidity)
- Ensured animals are kept clean and comfortable
0-5 years of experience
- Pulling blood for running FIV/FeLV/HW tests
- Administering vaccines, dewormers, and multiple various medications
- Checking sutures/wounds for infection
- Help to maintain general health care for all animals located within the shelter
0-5 years of experience
- Responsible for processing intakes (animal surrenders, animal control drop offs, and stray animal intake).
- Processes computer work and updates medical documents.
- Give all incoming animals a brief physical exam along with FVRCP vaccines, de-worming medicine, and flea and tick preventives, along with blood tests such as FELV/FIV.
- Basic care of animals such as cleaning cages, observing, and feeding animals.
6-10 years of experience
- Adapting standard laboratory procedures to meet special needs of the assigned research projects.
- Provide primary care of routine husbandry and sanitation for medical education and research animals
- Assists with or performs technical procedures to maintain lab animal health, departmental facility accreditation, and research integrity.
0-5 years of experience
- Provides animal husbandry, such as feeding, distributing medications, changing cages, handling lab animals, observing animals.
- Keeps own detailed accurate records of lab animals i.e. breeding colonies, sick
- Carries out assigned objectives from veterinarians in timely fashion.
- Follows IACUC and departmental protocols, and SOPs effectively and accurately.
- Performs common technical procedures such as injections (IM, SC, IP), Gastric gavaging, cardiac puncturing, and euthanasia when asked.
- Assists veterinarians as well as primary investigators when needed.
- Trains technicians on handling animals and giving injections.
- Performs duties such as surgery prep, sterilizing animal cages using an autoclave, operate bedding stations and cage washer when needed, change out CO2 and O2 tanks, checking water quality and acidity.
- QC testing of water source, instruments, and equipment.
0-5 years of experience
- Kept maintenance high in the facility
- Provided animals with care and affection
- Greeted adopters with great customer service
0-5 years of experience
- Communicate with clients
- Clean, feed, and watch dogs and cats
- Clean kennels/cages
- Set up paperwork for appointments
- Assist veterinarian assistants with blood draws and nail trims
- Care for pets with medical conditions while boarding
6-10 years of experience
- Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior; notifying veterinarians or managers as warranted.
- Monitor animal care, and maintenance.
- Inspect buildings, fences, fields or ranges, supplies, and equipment in order to determine work to be performed.
- Clean and maintain kennels, animal holding areas, examination or operating rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
- Administer medication, immunizations, or blood plasma to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Examine animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury.
- Collect laboratory specimens, such as blood, urine, or feces for testing.
- Prepare feed for animals according to specific instructions, such as diet lists or schedules.
- Perform hygiene-related duties, such as clipping animals’ claws or cleaning and polishing teeth.
- Write reports, maintain research information, or perform clerical duties.
0-5 years of experience
- Monitor and maintain the heath of animals under the facilities care and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.
- Responsible for cleaning after, feeding and watering of all animals as scheduled.
- Performing canine, feline, and rabbit bathing.
- Animal enrichment activities.
- Administering medications and injections.
- Attend to the overall maintenance and cleanliness of the hospital.
- Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures.
- Utilize PC to enter, retrieve and update patient data.
- Answer multi-line phone, operate fax and copy machine.
0-5 years of experience
- Maintain cleanliness of animal facility
- Help with processing adoptions through Pet Point system and creating NYC Dog Licenses
- Handle multiple phone lines while also attending to clientele coming in and out of the facility
0-5 years of experience
- Change Cages of Mice and Rats
- Observe the animals on a daily basis
- Cleaning/stocking supplies
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