Animal Care and Research Technician

Colgate•Topeka, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Animal Care and Research Technicians (ACRT) will provide high quality care for our pet partners. Individuals in this position support new and existing product-development activities through animal care, hygiene and sanitation, food service, data collection, and equipment operation.

Requirements

Graduation or GED from accredited High School and 1 year of experience in a licensed animal or human care facility.
A Bachelor's. degree in animal or biological sciences may substitute for the 1 year of experience requirement
Experience with Google based applications such as Sheets, Docs, Drive.
Must be able to come to work as needed, to arrive on time, and to work overtime.
Must be able to work variable work schedules including weekends and holidays.
Must be able to tolerate working conditions that do not exceed safe limits such as heat, cold, humidity, noise, drafts, dust, odors, elevations, and enclosed spaces for extended period of time each day.
Must be able to work with approved industrial chemicals.
Must be able to work with species of animals including, but not limited to, cats and dogs.
Must be able to successfully meet minimum requirements of the PNC Animal Colony Functional Capacity Evaluation.
Must be able to stand, bend, pull, push, and lift up to 50# repetitively on a daily basis.
Must be able to hear (either naturally or with assistance) any animal vocalizations.
Must be able to see (either naturally or with corrective lenses) and interpret visual signals from a computer screen and keyboard, or other electronic devices.

Nice To Haves

Credentialed Licensed Veterinary Technician Certification
Veterinary Hospital experience
Prior clinical/research experience

Responsibilities

Ensures animal health and hygiene through exercise, training, bathing, grooming, and enrichment activities
Trims nails, expresses anal glands, and perform other routine procedures
Administers medications, vaccines, and treatments prescribed by a veterinarian
Applies behavioral principles as part of a learning or treatment process to modify and improve animal behavior
Learns, understands and adheres to Hill's Global Animal Care and Use policy & Hill's Animal Colony Standard Operating Procedures
Cleans and disinfects canine and feline single and group housing units, enrichment areas, and other areas of the facility
Cleans and disinfects toys, pet bedding, and feeding areas and equipment
Cleans and maintains litter boxes for distribution
Launders and maintains pet bedding, towels, and other items for as needed
Maintains accurate and current sanitation schedule and records
Accurately fills pet feeding containers as directed by daily test schedule
Coordinates with other team members to deliver and pickup food containers
Accurately weighs food returns and records data in the animal management system database
Washes, organizes, and stores food containers and watering bowls
Collects blood, urine, and stool for testing
Records body weights, temperature, body condition scores, blood pressure measurements, heart rates, etc.
Assists with dental prophy, ultrasound, acupuncture, and DEXA procedures
Maintains knowledge of ongoing feeding studies and communicates observations/issues
Operates, calibrates and checks food and body weight scales
Operates hand-held data terminals and computers (e.g., Word, Excel, Lotus Notes) and other applications
Troubleshoots mechanical issues with computer systems, feeders, or equipment