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Cedars Sinai

Comparative Medicine Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$101K - $174K/yr

The Manager, Comparative Medicine manages the laboratory animal vivarium and is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the vivarium including the husbandry and operations teams to ensure ...

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How much do vivarium manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for vivarium manager in the United States is $61,351.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $69,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a vivarium manager?

A Vivarium Manager oversees the daily operations of a facility that houses live animals for research, education, or breeding purposes. Their responsibilities include ensuring proper animal care, maintaining compliance with regulations, managing staff, and coordinating research activities. They also oversee facility maintenance, supply inventory, and budget management. This role requires knowledge of animal husbandry, laboratory procedures, and regulatory guidelines.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a vivarium manager?

A Vivarium Manager should possess expertise in animal husbandry, facility operations, and regulatory compliance, usually backed by a degree in biology, animal science, or a related field. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), environmental monitoring equipment, and certifications such as AALAS (American Association for Laboratory Animal Science) certification are highly valuable. Strong leadership, organizational skills, and effective communication are essential for managing staff and coordinating with research teams. These competencies are critical to ensure the well-being of animals, adherence to compliance standards, and the smooth operation of vivarium facilities.

What challenges might a vivarium manager face in their daily work?

Vivarium Managers frequently encounter the challenge of balancing animal welfare with research requirements, ensuring all protocols and regulations are strictly followed. They also must handle unforeseen issues such as equipment malfunctions, biosecurity risks, and the need for prompt response to emergency animal care situations. Effective time management is key as the role often requires oversight of multiple staff members and coordination with various research teams. Being proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable helps managers maintain high standards in a dynamic laboratory environment, contributing to the success of the research being conducted.

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Vet Tech II

Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies

San Antonio, TX • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Vet Tech II

Location TX - San Antonio

Job Code 14238

of openings 1

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Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is looking for a Laboratory Animal Veterinary Technician II to support our government customer located in Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assisting veterinarian and research personnel with examinations and procedures to include the safe and correct handling and restraint of animals for observation and/or minor procedures.

  • Cleaning and sanitizing animal rooms, facility and animal care equipment and associated animal facility areas

  • Administering clinical treatments (topical, oral, subcutaneous, intravenous, and intradermal) to critical and chronic animals

  • Maintaining accurate documentation and animal medical records.

  • Recognizing changes in animal clinical condition indicative of complications or an emergency situation and alerts veterinarian and/or research personnel.

  • Accurately calculating drug dosages.

  • Disposing of animal carcasses following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

  • Performing anesthesia recovery and post-operative care for animals.

  • Performing animal health observations and reports any abnormal conditions or behavior of animals to the Veterinarian, Facility Manager, Vivarium Manager, and/or Surgery Manager.

  • Performing basic preoperative preparation of animals to include clipping and scrubbing of surgical sites.

  • Monitoring basic animal vital signs to include taking temperature, pulse, and respiration rate before surgery, during surgery, and during recovery from surgery.

  • Operating advanced anesthesia equipment and associated monitoring devices with supervision. Includes the collection of physiological data.

  • Performing basic laboratory procedures such as fecal analysis, urinalysis, and PCV.

  • Performing supportive administrative duties including animal medical record review, training record filing and review.

  • Performing euthanasia and necropsy of laboratory animals as required.

  • Operating advanced diagnostic equipment including Computed Tomography, C-arm radiography, ultrasound, and endoscopy.

  • Operating advanced anesthesia equipment and associated monitoring devices which includes the collection of physiological data.

  • Works under indirect supervision on all invasive medical and/or surgical procedures during day or night shift.

  • Maintaining inventory of veterinary drugs and supplies

  • Providing onboarding of new Veterinary Support Branch Laboratory Animal Veterinary Technicians.

  • Performs all levels of patient care in any Operating Room, ICU, Preparation Room and Animal Bio-Safety Level Rooms within the Vivarium

  • Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

  • Work Hours: 6:30a - 3p M-F

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

  • Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

  • A Licensed Veterinarian or Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification is required or must be obtained before December 1, 2025 to remain employed on the new contract.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • At least two to four (2-4) years’ laboratory experience is desired.

  • Experience providing animal veterinary technical support in a DoD environment is preferred.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.

  • Must be able to pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here (recruiter@alakaina.com) to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees

“EOE, including Disability/Vets” OR “Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans”

Bering-Alakaina Holdings, LLC is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Alaska Native Corporation (ACN)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses and includes Keaki Technologies, LLC; Laulima Government Solutions, LLC; Kūpono Government Services, LLC; Kapili Services, LLC; Po`okela Solutions, LLC; Kīkaha Solutions, LLC; and Pololei Solutions, LLC.

For additional information, please visit www.beringalakaina.com

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