Animal Care Assistant - Arden Hills, MN

Canon Recruiting Group•Saint Paul, MN

13h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, 12-month assignment for an Animal Care Assistant position located in Arden Hills, MN. The role involves a day shift schedule from 7 AM to 4 PM, with a 4-5 day work week, including required weekend work on Saturdays and Sundays. The pay range is $21/HR, with exact compensation potentially varying based on skills, experience, and location.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Must be able to lift 30 pounds
Use of computers and technology
Build Quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.

Responsibilities

Responsible for daily maintenance of animal health and husbandry
Follow all SOPs and observe safety practices
Clean all animal housing areas daily
Provide enrichment to animals daily including exercise, toys and social housing
Disinfect each housing area weekly to include walls, flooring and feed bins
Feed all animals according to department SOPs
Maintain cleanliness and organization in all areas of the lab
Responsible for receipt of department deliveries
Communicate all health status issues immediately to Veterinary Staff
Document all activities in animal records and forms daily using Good Documentation Practices
May assist Veterinary Technicians and Veterinarians as assigned by Manager
Communicate any facility maintenance required to Manager