Animal Care Attendant II

Summary: Seeking an Animal Care Attendant II to support research animal health maintenance and perform various veterinary tasks under the direction of a veterinarian.

Job Requirements:

• AA Degree or equivalent work experience in related discipline

• 1-2 years of related experience

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) preferred

• Experience with animals in pre-clinical settings, especially pigs, dogs, and sheep

• Experience with GDP documentation and GLP studies

Job Responsibilities:

• Follow safety and security policies, maintaining compliance with regulations and SOPs

• Ensure adherence to study protocols and data collection procedures

• Provide preventative care including weights, vaccinations, sample collections, administering medications, and physical exams

• Support post-operative procedures including recoveries, pain scoring, medication administration, and monitoring vitals

• Document clearly in electronic medical records and communicate effectively with veterinarians

• Process clinical pathology samples in-house and coordinate with external labs as needed

• Ensure animals receive adequate enrichment and social housing

• Maintain lab areas by assisting with animal care and communicating health status issues

• Accurately maintain records for compliance with regulations

• Coordinate inventory management for supplies and equipment

• Induce/maintain anesthesia and monitor physiological status during studies

• Keep updated on veterinary techniques through training and literature review

• Monitor animal health throughout studies in consultation with veterinarians

• Perform pre-purchase examinations of animals

• Assist/conduct necropsies as directed

Pay Details: $25.00 to $33.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance