Animal Care Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Feeling stuck? Put your career in motion with a great, new opportunity. Join the Kelly® team as an Animal Care Technician II to work at a leading research organization in Atlanta, GA. We’re here every step of the way to help you and your career be the best it can be. Bring your energy and expertise. We’ll help you get where you want to be.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $40,300 - $47,400 per yearShift: 1stWhy you should apply to be Animal Care Technician II:

• Competitive pay and benefits that value your expertise
• Opportunity to work with a respected organization supporting critical research
• Safe, clean, and supportive work environment
• Professional development and potential for supervisory responsibilities

What’s a typical day as Animal Care Technician II? You’ll be:

• Providing daily care for research animals, including feeding, watering, and changing cages and racks
• Sanitizing animal facilities and equipment to maintain high standards of cleanliness and biohazard control
• Monitoring and recording animal health, environmental conditions, and population records
• Assisting with laboratory procedures such as withdrawing blood, collecting samples, and administering medications
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations for animal care
• Assisting in training and supervision of other animal care staff as needed
• Providing pre- and post-operative care and treatment for animals as assigned
• Maintaining equipment and ensuring the facility remains organized and safe

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science or related field with at least 1 year of experience in a veterinary or animal lab setting, OR
• Have an Associate’s Degree in Animal Science or related field with at least 2 years of experience in a veterinary or lab setting, OR
• Have a High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 3 years of experience in a veterinary or lab setting
• Possess ALAT Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS), and are willing or able to obtain LAT Certification within one year of hire
• Hold a valid Georgia Driver’s License
• Are knowledgeable in federal, state, and local animal care regulations
• Have strong skills in observing animal health, administering medications, and basic lab procedures
• Are able to lift up to 50 lbs and work both independently and as part of a team

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be Animal Care Technician II today!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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