Top 16 Animal care technician Jobs in Phoenix Az

Animal Technician II (Phoenix, AZ)
University of Arizona —Phoenix, AZ
- $16.50 - $18.75 an hour
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Veterinary Technician Assistant - AZ - Large Animal Clinic - College of Veterinary Medicine
Midwestern University —Glendale, AZ
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Patient monitoring
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Pet Care Technician / Front Desk Associate
Paw Commons Pet Resort —Scottsdale, AZ
- $17 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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K9 Resorts Part-Time Pet Care Technician
K9 Resorts —Scottsdale, AZ
- $16 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Communication skills
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
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Animal Care Technician
Jet Pet Phoenix —Phoenix, AZ
- From $15.15 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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Veterinary Technician Assistant
CityVet —Surprise, AZ
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Kennel Technician and Doggie Daycare Attendant
HeartStrings Pet Resort & Daycare —Chandler, AZ
- From $16.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Entry level
- Paid training
- Paid time off
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Pet Care Technician (K9 Resorts)
K9 Resorts Chandler —Chandler, AZ
- $15.70 - $16.25 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Sales
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Pet Care Technician (K9 Resorts) - Part-time
K9 Resorts Chandler —Chandler, AZ
- $15.70 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Sales
- Computer literacy
- Paid time off
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Kennel Tech
Doggie District —Phoenix, AZ
- From $14.80 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- In-person
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Kennel Tech
4 Paws Pet Resort —Mesa, AZ
- From $15.15 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- In-person
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Veterinary Technician Assistant, Emergency
Ethos Veterinary Health —Gilbert, AZ
- $16 - $19 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Customer service
- ER
- Medical terminology
- Continuing education credits
- Disability insurance
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Wildlife Repair/Exclusion Technician
Critter Control —Phoenix, AZ
- $18 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
- High school diploma or GED
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
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Animal Technician II (Phoenix, AZ)

University of Arizona -
Phoenix, AZ

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Job Details

Full-time
$16.50 - $18.75 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

Animal Technician II (Phoenix, AZ) (Multiple Openings)
Posting Number req26531
Department University Animal Care
Department Website Link https://uac.arizona.edu/
Location Greater Phoenix Area
Address Phoenix, AZ USA
Position Highlights

University Animal Care, with the University of Arizona, seeks an Animal Technician II. The incumbent will be responsible for providing daily care for a variety of research animal species and animals exposed to hazardous materials. In addition, the Animal Technician II will perform any assigned cage wash duties, such as operating complex equipment, and maintain detailed documentation of these activities. The incumbent is assigned to perform animal care duties within a designated facility and perform the required cage wash activities specific to facilities utilizing disposable caging, subject to change based on operational needs.

The Animal Technician II will work under minimal supervision with assigned general expectations. Please note, the work schedule includes participation in the Animal Care holiday rotation schedule, weekends, and may include compensated overtime.

University Animal Care (UAC) manages multiple centralized animal facilities at the University of Arizona and oversees the campus wide animal care and use program. UAC provides assistance to scientists, physicians, staff, and students who have received Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) approval to perform research, testing, or educational studies on animal subjects. UAC ensures humane and appropriate animal care and use by providing for the animals daily needs, veterinary care, and monitoring the use of the animals by principal investigators, technical personnel, and students. UAC is devoted to maintaining a safe environment that minimizes the risk of disease or injury to the animals and the personnel who work with them. UAC maintains accreditation by AAALAC International, the gold standard for animal care and use programs.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties & Responsibilities
Provides care to laboratory rodents; feed, water, changing cages, and health assessments on a daily basis.
Performs basic breeding colony tasks, such as separating breeders and weaning litters.
Administers treatments to animals as prescribed by Veterinarians.
Assists in the training of new and existing employees in routine animal care procedures.
Performs cage wash duties, bagging and consolidation of caging for recycle, trash removal, disinfection of carts/racks.
Sets up clean caging for use in rooms and stocks store room, etc.

Completes necessary documentation daily such as:
Notifications to the investigators about weans, arriving animals, animal deaths, etc.
Notifications to Vet Services requesting sick animal be examined.
Notifications to their managers regarding room issues, rack issues, and flooded cages.
Fills out cage card for weaned or split cages and turning in the strips for processing.
Fills out the information on the bags of dead animals.
Submits recharge information to business office.
Submits maintenance requests.
Fills out the Environmental Assessment sheet for each room they go in: humidity (high, low, current), temperature (high, low, current), time in and out of room, lighting and light timer assessments, number of AERFs submitted, number of animals found dead, information about flooded cages, number of cages, or cage components changed, other work performed in room, airflow checks, sanitation work done, what types of notifications set, animal/room observations, what type of notifications were sent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong time management skills.
Excellent computer skills.
Ability to apply general knowledge of the organization, job content, practices and procedures.
Knowledge and skills necessary to be proficient in all aspects of job.
Ability to perform work that requires continuous bending ,stooping, twisting, standing and walking.
Ability to perform repetitive hand motion (changing cages).
Ability to be medically cleared to wear a respirator.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalency is required.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications
FLSA Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Veterinary and Animal Care
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay $16.50 - $18.75
Compensation Type hourly rate
Grade 2
Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Career Stream and Level OC2
Job Family Animal Care
Job Function Veterinary & Animal Care
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 2
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Trish Bridges I [email protected]
Open Date 7/15/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at [email protected].

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