Animal Technician jobs in Indianapolis, IN

Animal Technician provides daily care for research animals of various species. Cleans and disinfects cages and equipment. Being an Animal Technician 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 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 works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Animal Care Technician
  • Petland Corporate Stores
  • Carmel, IN FULL_TIME
  • JOB TITLE: Animal Care Technician

    REPORTS TO: Animal Care Manager

    DRIVING POSITION: No

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No

    POSITION TYPE: Hourly (Non-Exempt)

    SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

    Animal Care Technicians are trained to provide excellent care for Petland puppies. It is critical that every puppy’s nutritional, behavioral, environmental, and maintenance needs are met. Animal Care Technicians provide care by following established company systems and procedures. If you have a passion for animals and their wellbeing and would enjoy working for a great company that loves animals and values the contributions of its employees, Petland may be the place for you.

    COMPENSATION:

    The current starting pay for Animal Care Technicians is $14/hr. and increases to $15 after 90 days of employment.

    POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Performs opening, daily and closing procedures in the kennel.
    • Completes procedural cleaning checklists to ensure maximum cleanliness and ensures cleanliness is maintained.
    • Ensures the health of all puppies and kittens is monitored daily and assists in keeping proper records.
    • Ensures proper pet nutrition, socialization, and cleaning is handled according to expectations.
    • Assists dedicated store veterinarian with puppy and kitten examinations and provides care and medications as prescribed by the veterinarian.
    • Selected and properly trained “key holders” assist with the training and coaching of other, less experienced Animal Care Technicians.
    • Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
    REQUIRED SKILLS:
    • Attention to Detail
    • Teamwork
    • Animal Husbandry
    • Communication
    • Time Management

    REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING:
    High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORNMENT:
    • Standing – Continually required to stand
    • Walking – Continually required to walk
    • Sitting - Occasionally required to sit
    • Travelling – Occasionally required to travel
    • Finger Dexterity - Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
    • Climb, Bend, Balance, Stoop, Kneel or Crawl - Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
    • Talking/Hearing - Continually required to talk or hear
    • Visual Accuity - Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
    • Lifting/Pushing/Carrying – Occasionally required to lift more than 50 lbs. at a time with frequent lifting, pushing, or carrying of up to 30 lbs.




    EEO Statement: Petland is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity status.

    The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify Petland’s Department of Human Resources.
  • 14 Days Ago

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Animal Care Technician, Associate
  • Purdue University
  • Lafayette, IN FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary The Research Technician, Associate is an entry-level position that builds skills in providing husbandry and care to a variety of laboratory animals listed on approved protocols including b...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Animal Care Technician
  • BEST FRIENDS PET CARE INC
  • Castelton, IN OTHER
  • Job Details Level: Entry Job Location: Castleton - Castelton, IN Position Type: Part Time Education Level: None Salary Range: $14.00 - $16.50 Hourly Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Any DescriptionO...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Animal Care Technician - Carmel
  • Petland Corporate Stores
  • Carmel, IN FULL_TIME
  • JOB TITLE: Animal Care Technician REPORTS TO: Animal Care Manager DRIVING POSITION: No SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No POSITION TYPE: Hourly (Non-Exempt) SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Animal Care Technicians ar...
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Animal Farm Technician
  • Purdue University
  • Lafayette, IN FULL_TIME
  • Req Id: 31054 Job Title: Animal Farm Technician Job Description: About Our Opportunity: As the Animal Farm Technician, this position will maintain the physical and environmental conditions of animals....
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Animal Care Technician
  • eGenesis
  • Lafayette, IN FULL_TIME
  • COMPANY MISSIONAt eGenesis, we aspire to deliver safe and effective human transplantable cells, tissue and organs utilizing the latest advancements in genome editing. POSITION SUMMARYThe Animal Care T...
  • 30 Days Ago

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Surgery Program Supervisor (Animals)
  • Confidential Jobs
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Seeking a Surgery Program Supervisor Responsibilities Oversee surgical model development program management including te...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Veterinarian Technician RVT - Indianapolis
  • Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Care
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • The Hospital: Noah's Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Care Hospitals The Shift: Flexible Scheduling (12s, 10s, 7s) Days ...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Urgent Care Veterinary Practice Manager
  • Urgentvet
  • Greenwood, IN
  • Job Description Job Description Description Are you an experienced Veterinary Practice Manager that enjoys working as a ...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Veterinary Assistant
  • NOBLESVILLE SQUARE ANIMAL CLINIC
  • Noblesville, IN
  • Job Description Job Description Veterinary Assistant or Technician – Full or Part-time opportunity Do you have a passion...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Veterinary Technician
  • Mission Veterinary Partners
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Eagle Creek Animal Clinic has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team! Eagle Cre...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Postdoctoral Fellow, IBRI Diabetes Center (Neural Mechanisms)
  • Indiana Biosciences Research Institute Inc
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • We are the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI). We are a leading translational research institute that advance...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Laboratory Animal Care Technician - Summer Help
  • Inotiv
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Overview: $17.00 per hour minimum Full time with benefits within 30 days of hire Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug d...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Service Technician
  • Patterson
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success. One of the distinguishing marks of o...
  • 4/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

Indianapolis is in the East North Central region of the Midwestern United States, in central Indiana. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Indianapolis (balance) encompasses a total area of 368.2 square miles (954 km2), of which 361.5 square miles (936 km2) is land and 6.7 square miles (17 km2) is water. The consolidated city boundaries are coterminous with Marion County, with the exception of the autonomous municipalities of Beech Grove, Lawrence, Southport, and Speedway. Indianapolis is the 16th largest city by land area in the U.S. Indianapolis is within the Tipton Till Plain, a flat to...
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Income Estimation for Animal Technician jobs
$38,549 to $44,583
Indianapolis, Indiana area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago