Animal Care Technician

Job Description

The purpose of the Animal Care Technician is to provide animal care for larger animals. The role requires comfort in working with animals, and experience working with animals is preferred. You will be working with swine, canine, and ovine.

ResponsibilitiesResponsible for daily maintenance of animal health and husbandryFollow all SOPs and observe safety practicesClean all animal housing areas daily, some duties involve physical laborProvide enrichment to animals daily including exercise toys and social housingDisinfect each housing area weekly, including walls, flooring, and feed binsFeed all animals according to department SOPsMaintain cleanliness and organization in all areas of the labResponsible for receipt of department deliveriesCommunicate all health status issues immediately to Veterinary StaffDocument all activities in animal records and forms daily using Good Documentation PracticesMay assist Veterinary Technicians and Veterinarians as assigned by ManagerCommunicate any facility maintenance required to ManagerShow interest and willingness to help with team projectsBe a team player and ensure quality communicationEssential SkillsAnimal husbandryAnimal handlingAnimal cleaning

Additional Skills & QualificationsHigh school diplomaMinimum of 6 months of animal handling experienceMust be able to lift 30 pounds and will undergo a lift testPay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 31, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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