Animal Care I or Animal Care Trainee

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Animal Care I: One year of experience caring for, feeding, or providing health care for animals in a veterinary laboratory, breeding, or boarding facility.

Substitution

• College coursework in veterinary technology, animal science, biology, or a related field of study related to the work assignment may substitute year-for-year for the general experience.
• Animal
• Care
• Trainee: No education or experience required. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Conditions of Employment

Must be willing and able to sit, stoop, kneel and balance on an occasional basis, with or without accommodation. Must be willing and able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 100 lbs. on an occasional basis, with or without accommodation. Must be willing and able to use color and peripheral vision on an occasional basis. Must be willing and able to stand, walk, climb stairs, crouch and squat on a frequent basis, with or without accommodation. Must be willing and able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis, with or without accommodation. Must be willing and able to use near vision, far vision and depth perception on a frequent basis, with or without accommodation. Must be willing and able to type/enter data on a frequent basis, with or without accommodation. Must be willing and able to bend and reach above shoulders on a constant basis, with or without accommodation. Must be willing and able to lift and carry up to 10 lbs. on a constant basis, with or without accommodation. Must be willing and able to handle, finger and feel objects on a constant basis, with or without accommodation. Must be willing and able to use hearing and verbal communication on a constant basis. Must be willing and able to work around chemicals and solvents. Must be willing able to work around noise and vibrations. Must be willing able to walk on uneven surfaces and work in small, confined spaces. Must be willing and able to operate moving equipment/vehicles and work around machinery. Must be willing and able to work in hazardous conditions. Must be willing and able to wear appropriate respiratory protection. Must be willing and able to euthanize small animals. Must possess and maintain a current, valid State of Colorado Driver’s License by the time of hire. Must be willing and able to work straight or rotating shifts, weekends and holidays. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future NOTE: This position has been designated as essential personnel, “Subject to call 24 hours per day, seven days per week” and may be required to carry a pager. Position may also be required to “Stay over late” or “Come in early” to “Cover” shifts, as needed and may be required to respond to any emergencies as needed. If hired, you will be required to

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent oral communication skills with the ability to exchange and collect information and handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner. Ability to communicate effectively in written form which includes the ability to check for typographical, grammatical and spelling errors. Ability to enter data in a database. Ability to handle rodents. Knowledge of an animal research facility. Ability to maintain an activity log. Ability to work with complex machinery. Planning and organization skills. Mechanical ability Physical ability

How To Apply

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): 1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position 2. Curriculum vitae / Resume 3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address Questions should be directed to: Maria Montero : MARIA.MONTERO@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU Screening of Applications Begins: Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by August 31, 2024. Anticipated Pay Range: The starting salary range for this position has been established as: Animal Care I: $40,000 - $43,600 Animal Care Trainee: $41,500-$42,600 The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125 ADA Statement: The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu​. Background Check Statement: The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees. Vaccination Statement: CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.