Animal Care Tech

About the job Animal Care Tech


Animal Care Technician
Fulton, MO | Full-Time | Day Shift (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)

Make a Difference in Animal Health Research

Do you enjoy working with animals and want a career where your work contributes to healthier livestock, safer food production, and advancements in veterinary medicine?

We are seeking dedicated Animal Care Technicians to join a leading animal health research facility in Fulton, Missouri. This is a unique opportunity to combine hands-on animal care with scientific research that helps improve the health and well-being of animals around the world.

Whether your experience comes from farming, livestock operations, veterinary clinics, animal shelters, kennels, agricultural programs, or animal science studies, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As an Animal Care Technician, you'll play a vital role in maintaining the health, comfort, and welfare of research animals while supporting important scientific studies.

Responsibilities include:

• Daily feeding, watering, and care of animals
• Conducting animal health and welfare observations
• Recognizing and reporting signs of illness or distress
• Cleaning and sanitizing animal housing and equipment
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Assisting with sample collection and research procedures
• Supporting facility biosecurity and animal welfare initiatives
• Maintaining animal pens, feeders, watering systems, and equipment

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 2 years of experience working with animals in a professional or agricultural setting
• Experience in livestock handling, farming, veterinary assistance, animal husbandry, kennels, shelters, or research environments is highly valued
• Comfortable working around animals in a hands-on environment
• Willingness to obtain Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to animal welfare
• Basic computer skills and recordkeeping ability

Physical Requirements

This is an active, hands-on position that requires:

• Working in various environmental conditions, including hot, cold, humid, and noisy settings
• Lifting up to 70 pounds occasionally and 50 pounds frequently
• Standing, walking, bending, and moving throughout the workday
• Working directly with animals and livestock
• Availability for occasional weekend rotations (every 5th weekend)

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Work that directly supports animal health and veterinary research

Stable full-time schedule with daytime hours

Gain valuable experience in a professional research environment

Opportunities for training and professional development

Be part of a team committed to the highest standards of animal care and welfare

If you're passionate about animals, enjoy meaningful hands-on work, and want to be part of research that makes a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help advance the future of animal health.