Position Information
Posting NumberSRGV8977
Working TitleANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN II
Number of Vacancies1
LocationBrownsville, Texas
DepartmentCollege of Sciences/ Human Genetics & STDOI
FTE1
FLSANon-Exempt
Scope of Job
Performs moderately complex work in the handling, care, and treatment of animals used in experiments, and of animals maintained in breeding colonies that produce animals for use in experiments.
Description of Duties
Provides routine care of animals including feeding, and cleaning and sanitizing cages and environmental enrichment devices.
Assists in maintaining animal care and procedure facilities and equipment.
Maintains records of the daily census of animal colonies and of diets, life history events, genealogy, weights, and health status of individual animals,
Follows special instructions for the care and experimental manipulation of laboratory animals, including instructions pertaining to prescribed preventive and therapeutic treatment procedures.
May administer special diets and medicines to animals.
May prepare animals for, and assists in conducting, experimental and clinical procedures, including blood sampling and surgery.
May perform post-operative care of animals, including administration of drugs, removal of sutures, and dressing of wounds.
May record and organize clinical data and assists with data analyses and preparation of reports.
Provides shadow-training to assigned staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
Specific supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education
High School diploma or GED .
Preferred Education
None.
Licenses/Certifications
Preferred:As condition of employment this position requires the applicant to be authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157, applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six (36) month history. Out of State Drivers are required to submit a 36-month history MVR from their prior State of residence(s).
Based on area of assignment may be required to obtain Assistant Animal Technician ( ALAT ) certification from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science ( AALAS ) within 1 year of hire.
Required Experience
Two (2) years of related experience, or
An associate's degree in veterinary technology or a closely related field, or
Bachelor's degree in a biological science or a closely related field from an accredited University.
Preferred Experience
None.
Equipment
Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Frequent travel and weekend work is required. Standard laboratory setting, exposure to bio-hazardous material, extreme temperatures, odors, noise, vibration, allergens and humidity. Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and will include the use of personal protective equipment. Working conditions are an indoor and outdoor environment with exposure to temperature variations, infectious diseases, and animals. May be required to lift up to 50 pounds while performing duties in the animal care facility.
Other
N/A
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment CategoryFull-Time
Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience
Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience
Position Available Date06/05/2026
Grant Funded PositionNo
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Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of Human Resources.
Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/51243
Posting Supplemental Questions
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Are you a current UTRGV employee?
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Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
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Please select your highest level of completed education.
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Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Optional Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Unofficial Transcripts
Reference Letter 1
Reference Letter 2
Reference Letter 3
Certifications and Licenses
Training Certificates
Other Document
List of 3 References
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
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