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Village Pet Care LLC

Animal Care Technician

Reno, NV · On-site

$14.50/hr

Overseeing a playgroup of dogs and managing their behavior and playtime. * Canine Knowledge: You'll learn animal behavior in order to provide a safe environment, including studying canine body ...

Pet Play House Reno

Animal Care Technician

Reno, NV · On-site

$14.50/hr

Overseeing a playgroup of dogs and managing their behavior and playtime. * Canine Knowledge: You'll learn animal behavior in order to provide a safe environment, including studying canine body ...

Pet Play House

Animal Care Technician

Reno, NV · On-site

$14.50/hr

Overseeing a playgroup of dogs and managing their behavior and playtime. * Canine Knowledge: You'll learn animal behavior in order to provide a safe environment, including studying canine body ...

VCA Animal Hospital

Kennel A Plus Animal Hospital

Reno, NV · On-site

$12.25 - $16/hr

We are seeking an experienced Animal Care Attendant to join our team. The successful candidate will ... Management reserves the right to revise the or require that other tasks be performed when the ...

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As of Jun 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for animal manager in Reno, NV is $59,351.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,900.00 and $68,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Animal Managers work closely with veterinarians and animal care staff to develop and implement health care plans, monitor animal behavior, and respond promptly to any signs of illness or distress. Regular team meetings and clear communication are essential to coordinate feeding schedules, enrichment activities, and medical treatments. By fostering a collaborative environment, Animal Managers help ensure that all staff are aligned on best practices and that animal welfare remains the top priority.

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To thrive as an Animal Manager, you need expertise in animal care, husbandry, and behavioral management, often supported by a degree in animal science, biology, or a related field. Familiarity with animal management software, health monitoring systems, and relevant certifications like Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) are typical requirements. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help manage teams and ensure the well-being of animals. These competencies are vital for maintaining high standards of animal welfare, ensuring operational efficiency, and leading successful animal care programs.

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An Animal Manager is a professional responsible for overseeing the care, welfare, and management of animals in settings such as zoos, animal shelters, farms, or research facilities. Their duties typically include supervising animal care staff, ensuring proper nutrition and healthcare for animals, maintaining enclosures, and developing enrichment programs. They may also be involved in budgeting, staff training, and ensuring compliance with animal welfare regulations. Animal Managers play a vital role in promoting animal health, safety, and overall well-being.
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Animal Care Technician I

Animal Care Technician I

Charles River Laboratories, Inc.

Reno, NV • On-site

$19/hr

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Posted 13 days ago

Charles River Laboratories rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 91 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

26th of 71 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we'll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Summary

We are seeking an Animal Care Technician I for our Safety Assessment site located in Reno, NV. 

The  Animal Care Technician I will be trained in basic skills required to support our research studies onsite. Duties may include cleaning, sanitizing, animal handling, animal husbandry, changing out animal cages, observing, monitoring, and recording basic information about animal health. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals worked with through gentle, positive human-animal interactions.
  • Perform duties such as animal husbandry, animal handling, cage manipulation, and movement, equipment storage/tracking, wash systems, and water delivery system maintenance for various animal species throughout the site. 
  • Collect, document, review, and verify data on forms, or in electronic data systems.
  • Review documentation for quality control purposes.
  • Stocking supplies and facility cleaning duties.
  • Use and perform maintenance on instruments and equipment.
  • Progress through training for skills required in this position.

The starting pay for this position is $19.00 USD per hour with room for avancement through Animal Care Technician V. 

Schedule is M-F, 7 am - 4 pm while in training for roughly 6 monts. After training, work week is either Tues-Sat or Sun-Thurs, 7 am - 4 pm daily. 

Job Qualifications
  • Education: High School Diploma, General Education Degree (G.E.D) preferred, but not required.
  • Experience: No previous experience required.
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in a physically demanding work environment.
  • Previous personal or professional experience in animal care.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
  • Computer skills
  • Ability to maintain a safe work environment by observing all safety procedures and making use of protective clothing.
  • Ability to follow all Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Business Operating Procedures (BOP) and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) rules. 
  • Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule, which may include evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice. 
  • Ability to work under time constraints.

About Safety Assessment
Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market.  Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.


About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients' clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client's unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

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Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients' clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market. With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client's unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.

Industry

Scientific research and development services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Wilmington, MA, US

Year founded

1947

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