Animal Care Technician Job Description
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An Animal Care Technician is responsible for providing professional care and handling of animals in a veterinary facility. This role requires the technician to be knowledgeable about animal anatomy, physiology, nutrition, behavior, and grooming techniques. They must also have a strong understanding of medical terminology and veterinary procedures. The technician will work closely with veterinarians to provide support during examinations or treatments as well as provide daily care for those animals in their charge such as feeding, cleaning cages/kennels, administering medication/injections, exercising pets (especially larger breeds), assisting with surgeries when necessary and more. Additiona...
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- Animal Care Technician ICharles River LaboratoriesChicago, IL, United StatesPosted: Jul 25, 2024
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- Animal Care Technician ICharles River LaboratoriesChicago, IL, United StatesPosted: Jul 25, 2024
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- Animal Care Technician IICharles River LaboratoriesCambridge, MA, United StatesPosted: Jul 24, 2024
- Animal Care Technician ICharles River LaboratoriesChicago, IL, United StatesPosted: Jul 24, 2024
- Animal Care Technician ILabCorpMadison, WI, United StatesPosted: Jul 24, 2024
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- Animal Care Technician 1-3State of VirginiaRichmond, VA, United StatesPosted: Jul 24, 2024
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- Bachelor Degree In Animal Science
- Bachelor Of Arts (b.a.) In Physics Education
- Bachelor Of Arts (b.a.) In Biology
- Bachelor Degree In Marine Biology
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