Animal Care Attendant I/II/III

Position Details

Requisition Number

S136P

Home Org Name

Ritchey Endowment Income

Division Name

College of Veterinary Medicine

Position Title

Animal Care Attendant I/II/III

Job Class Code

ID03

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term

No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

Responsible for providing daily care, cleanliness, and upkeep for a variety of laboratory animals in a laboratory or hospital setting.

Essential Functions

Ensures animal cages and/or containment rooms are kept clean and orderly. Launders, stores and distributes linens and scrubs required for animal care. Restocks supplies needed for meeting animal needs and cleaning rooms. May perform a variety of animal care duties such as (but not limited to) feeding, watering, applying shredded paper to cages and updating health records. May perform a variety of animal care facility services such as (but not limited to) building “whelping boxes” and maintaining the upkeep of kennel grass and yard work. Assists with animal treatment and transportation as needed. Maintains grounds and common areas around animal quarters and clinic.

Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Field of Study

Years of Experience

No experience required for entry level

Area of Experience

Requirements for Additional Job Levels

Level I: High school diploma or equivalent.

Level II: High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of relevant experience. Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent.

Level III : High school diploma or equivalent plus 3 years of relevant experience. Experience must include at least 1 year at the preceding level or equivalent.

Education Level

Field of Study

Years of Experience

When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Area of Experience

Requirements for Additional Job Levels

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Follows standardized rules, procedures,
and operations. Works under limited
supervision, and prioritizes tasks
independently, and resolves recurring
problems.

Salary Grade

25

Salary Range

$16,700 - $33,800

Job Category

Agricultural/Veterinary Medicine

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date

06/16/2020

Closing Date

EEO Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

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Required Documents

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2. Cover Letter

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