Rodent Kennel Tech - Jupiter

Manpower - South Florida

  • Jupiter, FL
  • 30+ days ago
  • $16.50 Per Hour

Highlights

If you’re comfortable working with rodents, following established procedures, maintaining a clean and organized environment, and treating animals with care and respect, we’d love to hear from you. This is a hands-on animal care position that’s a great fit for someone with experience in a veterinary, animal care, research, agricultural, or similar environment.

Numbers & Facts

LocationJupiter, FL

Description

We’re looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Rodent Kennel Technician to join a professional animal care team in the Jupiter area.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Pay: $16.50/hour

This is a hands-on animal care position that’s a great fit for someone with experience in a veterinary, animal care, research, agricultural, or similar environment. If you’re comfortable working with rodents, following established procedures, maintaining a clean and organized environment, and treating animals with care and respect, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

  • Clean, sanitize, and prepare animal cages and equipment for reuse.

  • Operate cage-washing, sterilization, and sanitation equipment.

  • Perform routine cleaning and basic equipment maintenance.

  • Safely handle and dispose of bedding, waste, and other materials.

  • Maintain clean and sanitary animal support areas, workspaces, storage areas, and hallways.

  • Transport cages, bedding, equipment, and supplies throughout the facility.

  • Receive, stock, and organize animal care supplies.

  • Collect sanitation testing samples as directed.

  • Follow all animal care, safety, sanitation, and facility procedures.

  • Complete required training and assist with training new team members when needed.

  • Humanely euthanize rodents in accordance with established protocols and applicable regulations.

 

What We’re Looking For

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

  • At least 1 year of recent animal-care experience in a veterinary, research, laboratory, agricultural, or similar setting.

  • Comfortable working directly with rodents.

  • Comfortable performing humane euthanasia as part of routine job responsibilities.

  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow written procedures precisely.

  • Dependable, responsible, and comfortable working independently.

  • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/move cages, equipment, bedding, and supplies throughout the workday.

  • AALAS ALAT certification is preferred, or willingness to obtain certification.

 

Background check: Required

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