Vivarium Technician

Eastern Kentucky University • Richmond, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vivarium Technician is a student position responsible for supporting the daily care and well-being of the Center for Science & Environmental Education’s Ambassador Animal program. The technician will assist with feeding, cleaning and maintaining animal enclosures, monitoring animal health and behavior, maintaining appropriate environmental conditions, and keeping accurate care records. The Vivarium Technician will follow established animal care and safety protocols and communicate any concerns regarding animal health, behavior, or facility conditions to the appropriate supervisor. The position may also assist with preparing ambassador animals for educational programs, outreach events, and other Center activities.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled at EKU
• Previous experience providing direct care for animals is required
• Experience may include employment, volunteer work, internships, coursework, animal husbandry, veterinary settings, wildlife rehabilitation, shelters, farms, or other comparable animal-care environments
• Student must have an up-to-date tetanus vaccination

Nice To Haves

• Reliability
• Attention to detail
• Commitment to animal welfare
• Ability to work independently while following established care procedures

Responsibilities

• Assist with feeding, cleaning and maintaining animal enclosures
• Monitor animal health and behavior
• Maintain appropriate environmental conditions
• Keep accurate care records
• Follow established animal care and safety protocols
• Communicate any concerns regarding animal health, behavior, or facility conditions to the appropriate supervisor
• Assist with preparing ambassador animals for educational programs, outreach events, and other Center activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed