Animal Care Technician I

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Daily animal care and husbandry
Routine health observations
Maintain clean living environments
This entry-level, hands-on role supports both animal welfare and critical research efforts on campus by providing daily care and husbandry for a variety of animal species

Job Summary

  • This entry-level, hands-on role supports both animal welfare and critical research efforts on campus by providing daily care and husbandry for a variety of animal species.
  • Responsibilities include conducting routine health observations, maintaining clean living environments, processing caging and equipment, and assisting investigators with animal-related procedures.
  • UAMS offers benefits such as medical, dental, and vision plans, holiday/vacation/sick leave, education discounts, and retirement matching for benefits-eligible positions.

Matching Summary

This entry-level, hands-on role supports both animal welfare and critical research efforts on campus by providing daily care and husbandry for a variety of animal species.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Daily animal care and husbandry
  • Routine health observations
  • Maintain clean living environments
  • Process caging and equipment
  • Operate automated cage wash systems

Nice-to-have

  • Dependable and detail-oriented
  • Passionate about animal care
  • Collaborative research environment

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma/GED
  • One year experience in research/veterinary clinic
  • Obtain ALAT certification within 2 years
  • Proof of legal authority to work in US

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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