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)
Our practice is excited to add another Veterinary Technician/Assistant to our team! We are a full-service veterinary hospital that provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care. We are located in Maryville, TN, and have been serving the animal community since our inception in 2002. Fairview Animal Hospital offers a wide variety of services including preventive, medical, surgical, dental, and diagnostic care for dogs, cats, avians. In addition to routine wellness care, we also offer many advanced services such as digital radiography, ultrasound, laser therapy, orthopedics, and more. We are looking for an individual who is good at communicating, organization, and multi-tasking, and who is ready to work in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate would have at least 1 year of previous experience in veterinary medicine.
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 7:30 am-5:30 pm; Saturdays 8:00 am-1:00 pm
Pay Range: $14-$15 - non licensed, based on experience. $15-$17 for experience/licensed
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37 – 40 per week
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Work Location: In person