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Animal Care Program Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Animal Care Attendant

Norco, CA · On-site

$16.90 - $18.25/hr

... management, and teamwork skills. · Ability to remain calm and professional around animals that may be stressed, fearful, energetic, or medically fragile. · Commitment to humane animal care ...

The Animal Care Manager oversees the Animal Care Team and daily workflow of the department, including scheduling, motivating, evaluating, coaching, and developing staff. This position is responsible ...

ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN

Farmington, NM · On-site

$14 - $18.75/hr

Restock cleaning, feeding and other supply areas and inform the Animal Services Manager when ... programs and events.Provide prompt, courteous and excellent service to all internal and external ...

Animal Care & Operations Manager

Blacksburg, VA · On-site

$13.75 - $18.75/hr

Animal Care & Operations Manager Apply now Back to search results Job no: 535936 Work type: Staff ... Experience working in the specialized or complex function or program (e.g., gnotobiotics; ABSL3 or ...

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Assistant Supervisor Animal Care - Animal Resources Center

Dallas, TX • On-site

UT Southwestern Medical Center
Hospitals • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Re-posted 5 hours ago


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7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

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Job description

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information
Salary
Salary Negotiable
Experience and Education
One year of experience in an animal care facility/operations. Prior supervisory experience preferred. Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) or Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) preferred or eligibility.
Job Duties
  • Assists with the oversight of the animal care staff of the vivaria.
  • Has knowledge of species specific handling, restraint, breeding and technical skills.
    Responsible for training and mentoring of animal care staff.
  • Makes recommendations to Supervisor for promotions.
  • Oversees record keeping for the animal care program (animal room logs, census, breeding, technical services, etc.).
  • Conducts facility inspections and assist in managing the quality assurance program in the animal facilities.
  • Determines needs and makes recommendations for staffing and new/replacement equipment and/or services.
  • Assists in ensuring facility and equipment maintenance is meeting operational standards.
  • Assists faculty and investigators to determine project requirements for animal resources, housing and care.
  • Assists in training and ensuring safety programs are followed.
  • Participates in work start meetings for new projects and biohazard work (ABSL1-3 practices).
  • Assist in maintaining compliance for accreditation of animal care program (ARC SOPs, IACUC policy, the Guide, AWA, NIH guidelines, USDA, CDC, PHS policy, etc.).
  • Assists in writing and presenting animal care staff evaluations. Implements ARC attendance policy.
  • Assists in the disciplinary actions for animal care and husbandry staff.
  • Provides backup oversight of the facility in the absence of the Supervisor.
  • Direct contact with a variety of animal species.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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