Animal Technician, Sr. jobs in Huntington, WV
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)
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Animal Care Technician
- Petland Corporate Stores
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Gallipolis, OH
FULL_TIME
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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. - 13 Days Ago
Animal Care Technician - Ashland
- Petland Corporate Stores
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Ashland, KY
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...
- 22 Days Ago
Animal Care Technician - Gallipolis
- Petland Corporate Stores
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Gallipolis, OH
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...
- 22 Days Ago
Kennel Technician
- Ashland Animal Clinic
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Ashland, KY
FULL_TIME
- Our hospital is seeking to fill a *FULL TIME* kennel technician opening! This position includes caring for our boarding patients and being part of our kennel team! This employee would also be utilized...
- 4 Days Ago
Veterinary Technician
- Alliance Animal Health
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Huntington, WV
FULL_TIME
- Company DescriptionWelcome to Ayers Animal Hospital, where we treat your pet as our own. Dr. Mark Ayers and his associates are licensed veterinarians, treating small companion animals and pocket pets....
- 8 Days Ago
Veterinary Technician
- Ayers Animal Hospital
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Huntington, WV
FULL_TIME
- Company Description Welcome to Ayers Animal Hospital, where we treat your pet as our own. Dr. Mark Ayers and his associates are licensed veterinarians, treating small companion animals and pocket pets...
- 25 Days Ago
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Farm Technician
- Addiction Recovery Care
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Louisa, KY
- Are you looking for the best place to work? Join Addiction Recovery Care, LLC (ARC) which was selected as one of the 202...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
PCU Registered Nurse
- TotalMed
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Huntington, WV
- We are seeking a Registered Nurse-Step Down Unit for a travel assignment in Huntington West Virginia.
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Groomer
- Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.
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Barboursville, WV
- Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an e...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Groomer
- Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc.
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Barboursville, WV
- As a Pet Stylist at Petco, you will be responsible for providing professional grooming services to our valued customers'...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
ICU Registered Nurse
- TotalMed
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Huntington, WV
- We are seeking a Registered Nurse-Intensive Care Unit for a travel assignment in Huntington West Virginia.
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
ICU Registered Nurse
- TotalMed
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Huntington, WV
- We are seeking a Registered Nurse-Intensive Care Unit for a travel assignment in Huntington West Virginia.
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Groomer
- Petco
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Barboursville, WV
- Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an e...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Vetco Relief Veterinarian
- Vetco Clinics
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Barboursville, WV
- Unleash total career flexibility as an independent veterinary contractor with Vetco, a division of Petco, The Health + W...
- 2/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Huntington, West Virginia
Huntington is in the southwestern corner of West Virginia, on the border with Ohio, on the southern bank of the Ohio River, at the confluence with the Guyandotte River. The city lies within the ecoregion of the Western Allegheny Plateau. Most of the city is in Cabell County, for which it is the county seat. A portion of the city, mainly the neighborhood of Westmoreland, is in Wayne County. Huntington is commonly divided into four main sections. The north/south divider is the CSX railroad tracks, while the east/west divider is First Street. Residents of Huntington are called "Huntingtonians."
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Income Estimation for Animal Technician, Sr. jobs
$41,641 to $46,913
Huntington, West Virginia area prices
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What does an Animal Technician, Sr. do?
Animal Technician, Sr. in Corpus Christi, TX
Animal technicians look after animals in laboratories.
February 06, 2020
Animal Technician, Sr. in Jamestown, NY
Animal Technicians work one-on-one with animals to support veterinary, pharmaceutical, agricultural and medical scientists and students with their work.
January 14, 2020
Animal Technician, Sr. in Youngstown, OH
An animal technician provides care to animals with the supervision of a veterinarian.
January 02, 2020