Job Title: Animal Care Technician
Duration: Expected to be a 6-months contract with the possibility of extension.
Location: North Chicago, IL - 60064
Pay Rate: $20 - $22
Featured Benefits
- Medical Insurance in compliance with the ACA
- 401(k)
- Sick leave in compliance with applicable state, federal, and local laws
Work Shift: Mon-Fri (6:00am-2:30pm), every 3rd weekend Sat/Sun (6:00am-2:30pm) once trained.
Required Skills:
- Experience with animals is great, Petco, Petsmart, Vet Clinic etc.
- High School Diploma Required
- Attention to detail to provide good animal welfare.
- Certification through AALAS, Previous animal care experience nice to have
Requirements/ Competencies:
- Attention to detail to provide good animal welfare.
- 2 years’ experience
- Ability to safely lift 50 pounds, consistently stand and walk for extended periods of time, to include walking and adhering to safety rules and expectations including but not limited to: grasping, squeezing, pushing, pulling, squatting, stooping, and bending.
- Problem-solving ability consisting of taking initiative to handle basic issues autonomously and working with team members for more complex issues to support animal care operations.
- Ability to consistently perform functions consistent with company leadership behaviors and attributes.
- Good communication skills and the ability to maintain efficiency in the workplace and effective in a team environment.
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Job Type: Contract
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Are you comfortable working with Rodents, Rats, mice, monkeys zebrafish and other animals?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Veterinary/Petco/Petsmart: 1 year (Preferred)
- Animal Handling: 2 years (Required)
- Animal care: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Lake Bluff, IL (Required)
Work Location: In person
