Animal Care Assistant I

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The purpose of the Animal Care Assistant is to provide animal care for larger preclinical animals.
• Must be comfortable working with animals.
• Animal background is preferred.
• This person will be working with swine, canine, and ovine.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for daily maintenance of animal health and husbandry.
• Follow all SOPs and observe safety practices.
• Clean all animal housing areas daily.
• Provide enrichment to animals daily including exercise, toys and social housing.
• Disinfect each housing area weekly to include walls, flooring and feed bins.
• Feed all animals according to department SOPs.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in all areas of the lab.
• Responsible for receipt of department deliveries.
• Communicate all health status issues immediately to Veterinary Staff.
• Document all activities in animal records and forms daily using Good Documentation Practices.
• May assist Veterinary Technicians and Veterinarians as assigned by Manager.
• Communicate any facility maintenance required to Manager.

Quality Systems Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build Quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• A CVT is not required, and industry experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Animal Care activities include weekends.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
• Scrubs and shoes will be provided.