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Temporary Bird Keeper

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Demonstrated knowledge of: • Operations, services, and activities of a zoo animal program • ... as directed by supervisor • Operate a variety of animal equipment and tools in a safe and ...

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Animal Programs Swing Keeper

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... program by implementing approved animal training and enrichment projects • Participate in and ... directing the proper restraint, crating, moving and uncrating of animals • Properly maintain ...

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Temporary Mammal Keeper

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

Demonstrated knowledge of: • Operations, services, and activities of a zoo animal program • ... as directed by supervisor • Operate a variety of animal equipment and tools in a safe and ...

fwzoo

Temporary Mammal Keeper

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

Demonstrated knowledge of: • Operations, services, and activities of a zoo animal program • ... as directed by supervisor • Operate a variety of animal equipment and tools in a safe and ...

Fort Worth Zoo

Temporary Bird Keeper

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$17/hr

Demonstrated knowledge of: • Operations, services, and activities of a zoo animal program • ... as directed by supervisor • Operate a variety of animal equipment and tools in a safe and ...

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Chief Animal Technician, Animal Resource Center

Dallas, TX

UT Southwestern Medical Center
Hospitals • 10K+ employees
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$15.50 - $21/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Participate in the care and management of specialized animal programs, including breeding colonies, animal conditioning, and barrier-sustained animals.

  • Maintain accurate records, assist in monitoring and surveillance programs, and ensure compliance with SOPs and quality standards.

  • Assist in euthanasia, disposal of animal carcasses, and maintenance of SPF animal colonies using sterile techniques.

UT Southwestern rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 152 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

111th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
Works autonomously to provide advanced animal husbandry techniques with respect to the care and management of specialized colonies of animals. Areas include quarantine, isolation, biohazard, conventional, or barrier-sustained areas.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

  • PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
  • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
  • Paid Time Off, available day one
  • Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
  • Paid Parental Leave Benefit
  • Wellness programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
  • Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
  • Education
    High School Diploma or GED or
    Vocational school
  • Experience
    Six (6) months experience as a Senior Animal Technician, or equivalent experience
Preferred
  • Licenses and Certifications
    (ALAT) ASSIST LAB ANIMAL TECHNOLOGIST By the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science Upon Hire

JOB DUTIES
  • Participate in care and management of specialized animal programs such as breeding colonies, the conditioning the stabilizing of animals, and barrier-sustained animals; maintain accurate and complete records for monitoring and surveillance of such programs.
  • Maintain computer databases. Assist in specialized monitoring and surveillance programs. Review, comprehend, and comply with all SOPs and quality assurance standards pertaining to specific area. Maintain accurate departmental animal housing or support area record keeping.
  • Euthanize and dispose of animal carcasses following established procedures.
  • Assist in SPF (specific pathogen free) animal colony maintenance and production; utilize sterile techniques to maintain health status of animals.
  • Participate in providing training of Animal Technicians and Animal Care Attendants through program directed by Animal Resource Center.
  • Prepare required reports to faculty and supervisors relative to animal colonies, equipment and supply needs, and facility use.
  • Maintain required attendance level and adherence to work schedule in accordance with required staffing levels in order to ensure that assigned duties are completed. May provide direction and guidance to several Animal Technicians. Ability to work weekends as assigned.
  • Perform tasks of Animal Care Attendant, Animal Technician and Senior Animal Technician as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

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