Animal Caretaker

BUFFALO INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL

Animal Caretaker

Buffalo, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Paid Federal Holidays

    Competitive salary

    Free uniforms

    Paid time off

    Animal Care Technician- Full time

    Part time every other weekend position with Buffalo Institute for Medical Research, Inc. for Animal Care Technician position not to exceed 40 hours per week, paid Federal Holidays. Under the supervision of Veterinary Medical Unit Supervisor principal duties include:

    Responsible for the overall care, safety and well-being of research animals.

    Feed, water and change a variety of species housed in the Veterinary Medical Unit at VAWNYHS.

    Assess health status and report any animal abnormality or sickness to the supervisor.

    Dispense medications to a variety of species as instructed by the Supervisor or Principle Investigator.

    Cage processing and cleaning of animal rooms and ancillary facilities according to VMU SOP's and the Guide for the Care and Use of Animals in a Research Setting.

    NYS Licensed Veterinary Technician -Required

    AALAS certification at ALAT level or above, or relevant work experience preferred.

    Job Type: Part time every other weekend 2 hours per shift 6am-4pm

    Salary: $25.00 per hour

    Benefits: Federal Holidays, Vacation and sick leave

    Schedule: Sat and Sunday every other weekend Holidays as needed

    Education: Associate (Required)

    Experience:

    Animal handling: 2 years (Required)

    Animal restraint: 2 years (Required)

    Veterinary Technician: 2 years (Required)

    Animal Research: 2 years (Preferred)

    License/Certification:

    NYS Licensed Veterinary Technician (Required)

    Work Location: In person