Animal Technician, Sr. provides daily care for research animals of various species. Cleans and disinfects cages and equipment. Being an Animal Technician, Sr. 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, Sr. 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, Sr. works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be an Animal Technician, Sr. typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
GENERAL PURPOSE
Performs routine and technical services related to the maintenance, upkeep and improvements of the shelter, health, welfare, care and wellbeing of animals at the shelter responding to citizen complaints under specific circumstances.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Reports to the Animal Control Supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises autonomy and sound judgement over tasks as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
1.- High School Diploma or equivalent and twelve (12) months of experience working with animals or in a field closely related to these duties, OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
2.- Must have a valid Texas Driver's License.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
May be on call 24 hours a day.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Personal computer, spreadsheets, 10-key calculator, phone, radio, copy machine, fax machine, animal capture vehicle, Patrol vehicle, first aid equipment, etc.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear. Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or operate objects, controls, and equipment. Reach hands and arms climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those and employees typically encounter while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is generally performed outside weather conditions, and inside buildings including but limited to confined spaces, open fields, residential and commercial structures. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts in high, precarious places exposed to wet, dry, hot cold, windy, and humid conditions. The noise level in the fieldwork environment is typically moderate.
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