Top 12 Animal care Jobs in Edgartown, Ma

Research Assistant I
Marine Biological Laboratory —Woods Hole, MA
- $20.19 an hour
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Communication skills
- Entry level
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Kennel Technician
Dogs for Better Lives —East Falmouth, MA
- $18.50 - $20.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Ability to climb stairs
- High school diploma or GED
- Apartments
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Dog Daycare Attendant
Cape Cod Dog Center —Mashpee, MA
- From $18 an hour
- Part-time
- In person
- In-person
- Entry level
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Veterinary Technician Assistant
Vineyard Veterinary Clinic —Edgartown, MA
- $16 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Communication skills
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Cape Adoption Center Manager
MSPCA-Angell —Centerville, MA
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Free parking
- Paid holidays
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Property Steward
Mass Audubon —Edgartown, MA
- $19 - $21 an hour
- Seasonal
- Carpentry
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
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Dog Walker/Playtime Attendant
Animal Inn of Cape Cod —Forestdale, MA
- $15.00 - $16.50 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Reliable transportation
- Entry level
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Year Round Part-Time Dog Walker
The Happy Pack —Sandwich, MA
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
- Driver's License
- Flexible schedule
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Dog Daycare Evening/Weekends Shift Leader
Cape Cod Dog Center —Mashpee, MA
- From $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Front desk
- In-person
- Entry level
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
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Experienced Dog Kennel Attendant
Animal Inn of Cape Cod —Forestdale, MA
- $17 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- 1 year
- Reliable transportation
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Sales Specialist
Petco —Falmouth, MA
- $17 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
Pet Trainer
PetSmart —Hyannis, MA
- $15.30 - $26.34 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement

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Research Assistant I

Marine Biological Laboratory -
Woods Hole, MA

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Job Details

$20.19 an hour

Qualifications

Animal health monitoring
Laboratory inventory control
Dissection
Fish care
Animal enclosure cleaning
Maintenance work
Animal feeding
Animal disease control
Aquatic animal handling
Research safety & compliance
Laboratory compliance
Order placement
Technical research projects
Animal housing management
Water quality monitoring
Experience in a research and development laboratory environment
Laboratory animal handling

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Position Summary
The Research Assistant I will primarily oversee the care and maintenance of laboratory animal colonies, including insects (primarily butterflies), crustaceans, and other marine invertebrates. This specialist will collaborate directly with Patel Lab researchers to care for and prepare animals for experiments investigating the evolutionary basis of animal development in various non-model marine and terrestrial species. This position offers opportunities to conduct experiments, collect data, and analyze results for ongoing research projects and assist with yearly courses.

Basic Qualifications

Daily observations of animal colony health and wellbeing, monitor growth, and provide care as needed to ensure optimal health and development; immediately address and notify the manager of any issues.
Care for Parhyale colony essential to lab research, monitor and maintain water quality and environmental conditions to ensure proper growth and development of animals, feed animals, clean aquariums, prevent cross-contamination between tanks, work with & maintain the Iwaki aquatic circulation system in collaboration with the Automated Aquatic Facility.
Support the health and management of the butterfly colony, monitor caterpillars’ environmental conditions for proper growth, managing the transition of caterpillars between different developmental stages, prepare diet, collect plant, and harvest embryos.
Contribute to laboratory efficiency by keep supplies organized and stocked, notify the lab manager or place orders as necessary.
Stay updated on industry news and publications to implement new methods and techniques for animal husbandry and non-model organism development.
Collaborate with researchers to conduct experiments, including

embryo collection and injection, dissections, various protocols, slide preparation, and imaging.

Adhere to internal MBL guidelines and federal regulations to ensure colonies are maintained in compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with animals and/or providing animal care.
Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols and techniques, with an interest in developing lab and research skills.
Ability to work effectively within a team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, and follow instructions.

Physical Requirements

Minimal exposure to biohazardous chemicals.
Occasional lifting of heavy objects (up to 50 pounds).

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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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Research Assistant I

Kennel Technician

Dog Daycare Attendant

Veterinary Technician Assistant

Cape Adoption Center Manager

Property Steward

Dog Walker/Playtime Attendant

Year Round Part-Time Dog Walker

Dog Daycare Evening/Weekends Shift Leader

Experienced Dog Kennel Attendant

Sales Specialist

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