Animal Care Technician

University of Central Florida
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time
United States, Florida, Orlando
6850 Lake Nona Boulevard (Show on map)
Apr 17, 2025
The Opportunity: The Animal Care Technician performs all activities associated with the care and welfare of animals maintained at the animal care facilities. Follows federal, state, and university guidelines and policies on animal welfare. Observes animals and documents and communicates findings with animal care management, attending veterinarian, and researchers. Responsibilities: Perform all activities associated with the care of animals at the animal care facilities. Perform husbandry procedures daily. Abide by all guidelines from the guide for the care and use of lab animals and AAALAC standards for excellence. Observe health conditions and behavior of animals, report injuries and signs of disease and abnormal behavior to animal care management, PI, and attending veterinarian. Monitor environmental conditions and report changes. Perform routine treatments as prescribed by the attending veterinarian. Provide assistance in animal care procedures. Maintain cleanliness of work area and quality and safety standards. Operate specialized equipment including ventilated rack system, cage washer, and autoclaves. Assist in weekend and holiday operations and be on-call to advise and resolve issues. On-call as Essential Personnel and available for work during emergency events, i.e. hurricanes. Attend animal care training as required. Other Duties as Assigned. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2+ years of relevant experience; or certification as Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician or above by the Animal Association for Laboratory Animal Science; or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6). Click here for more information. Preferred Qualifications: Proven experience working with animals in a veterinary, research, shelter, or similar environments. Familiarity with animal treatment, care, and observation practices. Demonstrated ability to safely and confidently handle animals. Strong basic computer skills, with the ability to efficiently use software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, with an exceptional eye for detail to ensure accuracy in all duties and keen observation skills. Commitment to following established protocols, safety guidelines, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to maintain a safe and efficient work environment. Associate degree in animal science or veterinary technology, AALAS certification preferred. Special Instructions to the Applicants: This position is for the the UCF Lake Nona Research Facility, located at 6900 Lake Nona Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32827, United States The anticipated salary range for this position is $15.66- $18.79. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations. If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity here at UCF, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety. Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential? As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck. Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers: Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays Retirement savings options Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions Education assistance Flexible work environment And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide. 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