Top 105 Animal technician Jobs in San Mateo Ca

Animal Care Technician
Confidential —Palo Alto, CA
- $30 - $40 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Veterinary Technician/Assistant
Miramonte Veterinary Hospital —Mountain View, CA
- $22 - $40 an hour
- Part-time
- Medication administration
- US work authorization
- Discharge planning
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Animal Care Technician
LTD Global —San Mateo, CA
- $22.66 - $23.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
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1d
Animal Care Technician (Part Time)
Pets In Need —Redwood City, CA
- $22 - $26 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- English
- High school diploma or GED
3d
Assistant Animal Technician, Fish Speciation Lab (9603C) #87678
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $27.53 - $32.48 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- University
- Data entry
5d
Animal Technician
University of California San Francisco —San Francisco, CA
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Principal Animal Technician
University of California San Francisco —San Francisco, CA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- English
Animal Care Technician - Hopalong Foster Program
Marin Humane Society —Oakland, CA
- $23.43 - $26.03 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Entry level
7d
Animal Care Technician I
Mispro Biotech Services Corporation —San Francisco, CA
- $24 - $26 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Communication skills
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1d
Life Sciences Animal Technician II - VMU
PAVIR —Palo Alto, CA
- $26 - $30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Blood sampling
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Commuter assistance
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Animal Care Technician (Seasonal)
Pets In Need —Redwood City, CA
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- English
- High school diploma or GED
Veterinary Technician - Equine
Bayhill Equine —Redwood City, CA
- $21 - $26 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
12d
Veterinary Technician
Science Corporation —Alameda, CA
- $40 - $56 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Research
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid jury duty
- Paid holidays
7d
Veterinary Rehabilitation Assistant - Veterinary Technician
A Well Adjusted Pet, Inc —Pacifica, CA
- $24 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Rehabilitation center
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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REG VET TECH
Peninsula Humane Society —San Mateo, CA
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Inventory management
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Veterinary Operations Technician
MedVet —Mountain View, CA
- $27 - $42 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- OSHA
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Veterinary Assistant/Technician-Relief
Shoreline Pet Hospital —Mountain View, CA
- $22 - $28 an hour
- Part-time
- Blood sampling
- Vital signs
- Medication administration
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
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Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) for Surgery Service
San Francisco Animal Medical Center —San Francisco, CA
- $35 - $44 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Operating room
- In-person
- Continuing education credits
- Commuter assistance
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Registered Veterinary Technician
Claremont Veterinary Hospital —Oakland, CA
- From $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Operating room
- Cleaning
- In-person
- Continuing education credits
- Paid holidays
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Registered Veterinary Technician / RVT
Coastal Cat Clinic —Pacifica, CA
- $30 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Surgery
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Animal Care Technician

Confidential
Palo Alto, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$30 - $40 an hour
4 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Records management
Laboratory standard operating procedures
Documentation Handling
Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Laboratory animal handling

Full Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Animal Care Technician. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality husbandry and animal care in support of preclinical research studies. This role requires experience working with rodents and rabbits, a strong commitment to animal welfare, and the ability to maintain accurate records while working in a regulated laboratory animal environment.

Responsibilities

Perform daily husbandry duties for laboratory animals, including cage changing, feeding, watering, and environmental enrichment in an ABSL-2 animal facility.
Ensure humane care and promote the health and welfare of all research animals in accordance with institutional and regulatory guidelines.
Observe animals daily for health and behavioral abnormalities and promptly report concerns to the veterinary or research staff.
Receive, inspect, unpack, identify, weigh, transport, and house incoming animals while maintaining accurate documentation.
Perform animal identification using approved methods.
Maintain accurate records of animal health observations, environmental conditions (temperature and humidity), and husbandry activities.
Assist with routine animal procedures, including restraint, handling, injections via multiple administration routes, blood collection, and other procedures as directed.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the vivarium and ensure proper waste disposal according to facility SOPs.
Assist with animal census, inventory management, and stocking of supplies.
Work effectively in clean-side/dirty-side barrier facilities while following biosafety and biosecurity procedures.
Support compliance with Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), AAALAC, USDA, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with research scientists, veterinary staff, and facility personnel to support preclinical studies.

Education & Qualifications

Associate’s degree in Animal Science, Biology, Veterinary Technology, or a related field with 3+ years of laboratory animal experience. Or Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Biology, Veterinary Technology, or a related field with 2+ years of laboratory animal experience.
Experience with husbandry, handling, and routine procedures involving rodents; experience with rabbits is highly desirable.
Strong observational, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to accurately maintain records and follow SOP.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in an ABSL-2 or barrier animal facility.
Familiarity with IACUC, AAALAC, USDA, and applicable animal welfare regulations.
AALAS certification (ALAT preferred; LAT or LATG is a plus).
Experience supporting preclinical pharmacology or toxicology studies.
Flexibility to work occasional weekends, holidays, or adjusted schedules as needed to support animal care.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
Comfortable working in environments with animal dander, allergens, odors, noise, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to perform duties that require manual dexterity and fine motor skills.

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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