Animal Caretaker Supervisor

Job Title

Animal Caretaker Supervisor

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Animal Science

Proposed Minimum Salary

$17.33 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Animal Caretaker Supervisor, under general supervision, directs and trains animal care personnel and participates in work of the animal care facility.
Responsibilities:
-Directs and participates in the cleaning of animal housing facilities and feeding equipment.
-Applies basic principles of handling and restraint of animals, sanitation and disinfection.
-Plans work routines and schedules for subordinate animal care personnel.
-Trains new employees.
-Directs cleaning of animal examination rooms, surgery rooms, treatment rooms, laboratories, and other clinic areas.
-Directs operation, care, and maintenance of mechanical and other equipment.
-Directs and participates in providing routine care for animals.
-Prepares basic animal food; feeds and waters animals.
-Coordinates bathing, dipping, and grooming of animals.
-Advises animal care personnel in implementation of special instructions from professional staff members.
-Performs delegated duties in the absence of the Animal Clinic Supervisor.

-Other duties as required.

Required Education and Experience:
-High School diploma/GED.
-Three years of experience in animal care.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
-Good verbal and written communication skills.
-Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.