Animal Care Technician

Animal Care Technician
- Windham, ME

This position participates in a team of technicians responsible for animal husbandry and antibody production activities. All job responsibilities to be conducted within standard operating procedures and regulatory compliance.

** This position would work primarily with rabbits. **
** Farm experience is a huge plus! **

We offer a comprehensive training program in animal care and production operations. As a production facility, we require above
-average attention to detail and ability to read and understand written technical documents. We expect a high standard of animal care and diligent compliance with animal welfare regulations.

*** Not eligible to work in this environment if you currently have contact with rodents or rabbits.
***Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen prior to starting work.

Job :

Qualifications
*High school diploma or equivalent
*Experience with animals is helpful but not required
*Ability to understand technical documents and work instructions
*Ability to work in a team as well as independently
*Ability to repetitively manipulate feeding scoops, cleaning brushes, hoof trimmers, syringes, etc
*Basic computer skills required for data entry and communications
*Ability to frequently lift 50 lbs
*Exposure to weather

Responsibilities
*This may be a Monday
-Friday, Tuesday
-Saturday or Weds
-Sunday shift (must be able to work 40 hour week with potential of a rotating weekend schedule, Saturday or Sunday)
*This position works as part of a team caring for production animals (goats, sheep, rabbits) in a large production farm setting
*Responsibilities include feeding and watering, cleaning cages, pens and yards, conducting health assessments and providing health treatments such routine medications and vaccinations, trimming hooves and other animal husbandry tasks
*We expect a high standard of animal care and diligent compliance with animal welfare regulations
*Coverage for weekends and holidays is normally rotated among all team members

*** Not eligible to work in this environment if you currently have contact with rodents or rabbits.
***Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen prior to starting work.

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