Top 93 Animal care Jobs in Miami, Fl

Animal Care Technician
University of Miami —Miami, FL
- $18.56 - $22.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Animal Services Department Care Specialist
Miami-Dade County —Miami-Dade County, FL
- $41,748.62 - $70,775.03 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Entry level
- Under 1 year
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Pet Facility Cleaning Assistant
Fancy Pets Planet —Miami, FL
- $15.00 - $25.53 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Entry level
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3d
Daycare & Boarding Attendant (Care + Front Desk)
Dogtown, Inc —Miami, FL
- $15.50 - $18.50 an hour
- Temporary
- Computer literacy
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Computer skills
- Paid training
- On-the-job training
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Animal Care Specialist (Kennels)
Broward County Board of County Commissioners —Fort Lauderdale, FL
- $18.95 - $30.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Entry level
- Paid training
- Health savings account
Hotel Housekeeper
DOG X Hotel Aventura —Miami, FL
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Heavy lifting
- Hotel
- Employee discount
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Kennel Assistant - Sky Lake Animal Hospital
Suveto —Miami, FL
- $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Animal Cage Washer - Full Time
University of Miami —Miami, FL
- $18.56 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Assembly
Supervisor, Animal Husbandry
University of Miami —Miami, FL
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
Dog Walker / Pet Sitter
Swifto Miami —Miami, FL
- Contract
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
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ANIMAL CARE ASSOCIATE
THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF BROWARD COUNTY INC —Fort Lauderdale, FL
- $14 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Professional Pet Care Specialist (Dog Walker & Pet Sitter)
Miami Pet Concierge —Coral Gables, FL
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- English
- Ability to climb stairs
- Paid training
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Animal Care Attendant
VCA Animal Hospitals —Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Full-time
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Morning & Midday Pet Care Specialist
Equipaws Pet Services —Coconut Grove, FL
- $15 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Hospitality
- Childcare
- Paid training
- Cell phone reimbursement
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Evening & Weekend Pet Sitter in South Miami
The Bark Club Pet Services —Miami, FL
- $15 - $19 an hour
- Part-time
- US work authorization
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Pet Sitter Mornings / Evenings & Weekends ( Coconut Grove)
Equipaws Pet Services —Coconut Grove, FL
- $15 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Customer service
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Employee discount
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Dog Walker/ Pet Sitter
The Dog Walker FL —Fort Lauderdale, FL
- $15 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Heavy lifting
- English
- Travel
- On-the-job training
- Flexible schedule
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2d
Pet Sitter Mornings / Evenings & Weekends
Equipaws Pet Services —Coral Gables, FL
- $500 - $1,000 a month
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Customer service
- Cell phone reimbursement
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Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Quality Care Animal Hospital —Miramar, FL
- $15 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Patient monitoring
- US work authorization
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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14d
Midday Dog Walker ( Coconut Grove)
Equipaws Pet Services —Coconut Grove, FL
- $15 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Hospitality
- Childcare
- Paid training
- Cell phone reimbursement
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Animal Care Technician

University of Miami -
Miami, FL

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Job Details

Full-time
$18.56 - $22.00 an hour

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

Current Employees:

If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet .

The Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Scholarship, Division of Veterinary Resources (DVR), has a great job opportunity for a seasoned full time Animal Care Technician to work at the Medical Campus.

Base Pay Range: $18.56 - $22 Hourly, based on experience.

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Animal Care Technician provides daily care for various species of animals. Duties include daily observation; feeding and watering; sanitizing and/or sterilizing animal cages and equipment; exercising and providing environmental enrichment. May assist veterinary and research staff with procedures such as collection of biological samples and administration of medications and treatments. Receives and stores materials/supplies as well as maintains animal records.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Provides animal husbandry to a variety of animals including non-human primates (NHP). This includes daily observation, feeding, watering, exercising and providing environmental enrichment to research animals housed in multiple facilities.
Monitors animal room light cycles and document room environment (temperature and humidity) on a daily basis.
Sanitizes animal cages and equipment.
Receives animals and supplies from vendors and properly house the animals and store supplies according to established SOPs.
Prepares animal diets, cages and water for autoclaving. Operates autoclaves to sterilize animal food, water and equipment.
Reviews and inspects the animal facility area and report problems to Supervisor (and or Physical Plant, Facilities or Energy Management) so work orders for repairs can be prepared.
Assists veterinary and research staff with animal procedures such as collection of biological samples and administration of medications/treatments.
Observes animals for signs of injury, discomfort and disease and report findings to Supervisors and/or Veterinary staff.
Assists with treatment of sick animals as directed. Assist with monitoring animal health status through the use of established sentinel program.
Monitors and changes ventilated cage rack filters and animal room filters. Provides preventive maintenance on ventilated racks.
Cleans and maintains biosafety hoods and animal change stations in animal rooms.
Participation in the department’s Emergency Response Team as Essential Personnel is required.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Certification and Licensing:

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) level is preferred and will be strongly encouraged.

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of animal care experience. Animal research facility experience in the handling of multiple animal species including Non-Human Primates (NHP) and Virus Antigen Free (VAF) rodents is preferred. Any appropriate combination of relevant education and/or work experience may be considered. Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends is required. Must be able to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

Strong oral and written communications skills and computer literacy.
Thorough knowledge of the handling and care of lab animal species.
Ability to complete assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as required.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Commitment to the University’s core values.

The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.

With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

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