Advertising Summary: Animal Care Technicians are responsible
for cleaning of a variety of soiled animal cages and racks. The
incumbent will clean, disinfect and sterilize animal cages using
the guidelines established by the regulatory authorities and the
Division. The responsibilities of the position will be for the
health, care and husbandry of animals under the direct care of the
incumbent. You will be responsible for assigned animals, which each
animal will be cared for humanely, following the guidelines
established by the national regulatory agencies and the Division of
Animal Resources.The incumbent must observe animals daily for
sickness or signs of distress and immediately report any of these
conditions to the reporting supervisor or the clinical
veterinarian. Additionally, must perform daily inspections of the
animal rooms for repairs and environmental needs and supply
requirements. Must be familiar with disease control procedures and
be able to handle animals accordingly; be able to perform weekly or
as needed, cleaning assignments for areas outside of vivarium; be
able to work with little or no supervision once trained on assigned
tasks. Annual safety requirements will be completed to include; fit
testing, TB testing and drug screening. Training will be given on
how to dump soiled bedding into appropriate containers, and
disposing of bags of soiled bedding. Loading the cages into cage
wash equipment, and unloading and stacking the clean cages.
Transporting the cages to cage preparation areas. The VCU, Division
of Animal Resources maintains and checks on the research animals
365 days a year. The Animal Care Tech position is a Monday-Friday
position, however some weekend and holiday work is required.
Department Summary: The Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI) and Division of Animal Resources (DAR) invites applicants to apply for an outstanding opportunity to join our Team as an Animal Care Technician
Duties & Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of the position will be for the health, care and husbandry of animals under the direct care of the incumbent. You will be responsible for assigned animals, which each animal will be cared for humanely, following the guidelines established by the national regulatory agencies and the Division of Animal Resources. .The incumbent must observe animals daily for sickness or signs of distress and immediately report any of these conditions to the reporting supervisor or the clinical veterinarian. Additionally, must perform daily inspections of the animal rooms for repairs and environmental needs and supply requirements. Must be familiar with disease control procedures and be able to handle animals accordingly; be able to perform weekly or as needed, cleaning assignments for areas outside of vivarium; be able to work with little or no supervision once trained on assigned tasks. Annual safety requirements will be completed to include; fit testing, TB testing and drug screening. Training will be provided for the following duties; how to dump soiled bedding into appropriate containers, and disposing of bags of soiled bedding; loading the cages into cage wash equipment; and unloading and stacking the clean cages.; and transporting the cages to cage preparation areas.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Department Summary: The Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI) and Division of Animal Resources (DAR) invites applicants to apply for an outstanding opportunity to join our Team as an Animal Care Technician
Duties & Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of the position will be for the health, care and husbandry of animals under the direct care of the incumbent. You will be responsible for assigned animals, which each animal will be cared for humanely, following the guidelines established by the national regulatory agencies and the Division of Animal Resources. .The incumbent must observe animals daily for sickness or signs of distress and immediately report any of these conditions to the reporting supervisor or the clinical veterinarian. Additionally, must perform daily inspections of the animal rooms for repairs and environmental needs and supply requirements. Must be familiar with disease control procedures and be able to handle animals accordingly; be able to perform weekly or as needed, cleaning assignments for areas outside of vivarium; be able to work with little or no supervision once trained on assigned tasks. Annual safety requirements will be completed to include; fit testing, TB testing and drug screening. Training will be provided for the following duties; how to dump soiled bedding into appropriate containers, and disposing of bags of soiled bedding; loading the cages into cage wash equipment; and unloading and stacking the clean cages.; and transporting the cages to cage preparation areas.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
