Animal Care Technician

Full-Time

Starts at $18.00 / hr.

With dedication and consistent performance, you have the potential to earn up to $19.00 / hr after six months

Responsibilities

Cares for animals including feeding, cleaning and breeding responsibilities in a production facility.

Cleaning / power washing and sanitation of facility.

Follows protocol to ensure the health and welfare of the animals in care

Coordinate order details to include selection, packaging and confirming accuracy

Keeps accurate records of breeding, feeding, cleaning and care of animals

Maintains responsibility for sanitation of the animal buildings, cages and support areas

Qualifications

We are looking for the following from the Animal Care Technician :

Desire to work with and care for animals on a daily basis

Interest in animal development

Continuous effort toward contributing to a clean and safe working environment

Ability and willingness to complete paperwork as needed

Must be available to work weekends / holidays on a rotating basis

Must be available to come in early hours when needed for shipments

Willingness to work overtime when needed

ALAT or relative certification highly desirable

1+ yrs of experience with animal care preferred

This position requires that the Animal Care Technician be able to :

lift up to 50lbs on occasion

stand / walk on concrete for at least 2 hours at a time

frequently bend, reach, push, pull, squat and lift