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Animal Care Technologist I (Oro Valley, AZ)

University of Arizona • Full-time • Oro Valley, Arizona, United States • USD $18 - USD $22 / hour • 3m ago

Posting Number

req24836

Department

Vet Med Administration

Department Website Link

https://vetmed.arizona.edu/

Location

Outside of Tucson

Address

1580 E. Hanley Blvd., Oro Valley, AZ 85737 USA

Position Highlights

The College of Veterinary Medicine, with the University of Arizona, seeks an Animal Care Technologist I. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing animal husbandry and will support all aspects of routine care including daily monitoring, record keeping, supply purchasing, feeding, watering, cleaning of habitat/enclosures, animal handling in accordance with university protocols, and training to facilitate animal participation in hands-on learning laboratories as part of veterinary medical education. This position is a primarily outdoor position and can include hours in both the heat and cold, as well as inclement weather. This position requires holiday and weekend hours, and may require work after hours for animal care emergencies. The candidate will be expected to work outdoors year-round, lift up to 50lbs, and operate UA vehicles and farm machinery.

The University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine is shaping the future of veterinary professionals by preparing graduates to tackle today’s challenges confidently. By emphasizing competency-based, hands-on, student-centered learning, the college has become a national leader in veterinary medical education.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide animal husbandry and care to the veterinary teaching herds on a daily basis including daily monitoring, feeding, watering, cleaning, handling, training, record keeping and routine care.
Ensure areas where animals are housed, both inside and outside, are properly equipped, clean, and safe at all times and compliant with university procedures/protocols. Contribute to maintenance of official records.
Collaborate with CVM faculty, staff, CAC faculty and staff, and provide student support in academic programs.
Inventory supplies, assist with purchases both in terms of ordering and supply pickup, and help maintain paperwork and records for purchasing to comply with university procedures/protocols.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience is required.
1 year related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Successful employees will have experience in large animal handling (specifically with horses, sheep, and/or cows), a background in husbandry including maintenance of animal care spaces and feeding, and preferably some work or volunteer experience meeting compliance or oversight regulations (such as experience with SOPs, inspections, or record keeping).
This candidate will demonstrate good judgment, be capable of working with limited supervision if necessary, and be committed to maintaining animal and student safety at all times.

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Veterinary and Animal Care

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$18.15 - $22.69

Compensation Type

hourly rate

Grade

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level

PC1

Job Family

Animal Care

Job Function

Veterinary & Animal Care

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Skyler Bentley I sbentley@arizona.edu

Open Date

12/23/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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