7 Animal Health jobs in Reisterstown

Research Animal Resources is seeking an **_Animal Care Supervisor_** to direct the daily operation of the animal facilities and associated support areas according to standard operating procedures and guidelines. Reporting directly to the Animal Care Manager, the position promotes animal welfare and ensures a quality animal care service that supports research and teaching at Johns Hopkins University. The position directs the activities of a unit, typically assigned by building and animal species, and consisting of two or more full-time animal care staff. The position has the authority and is expected to be involved in recruitment, performance evaluation, and corrective action, including discipline and termination recommendations in consultation with leadership and HR.
**Specific Duties and Responsibilities**
+ Maintains the animal facility, cage wash area, and loading dock to meet the standards of the Animal Welfare Act, the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals _,_ and other state, federal and local animal welfare laws and regulations.
+ Hires, evaluates performance, and takes corrective action for HR-related issues of animal care staff
+ Conducts on-the-job training and orientation for new animal care staff in concert with training and compliance staff. Participates in training sessions both as a student and teacher.
+ Ensures proper and adequate husbandry care of animals by animal care staff including environmental conditions
+ Plans and coordinates the activities of the animal care staff. Schedules the unit's work after consulting with the Animal Care Manager and takes responsibility for its completion.
+ Develops and implements schedules for equipment maintenance, cage changing and sanitizing equipment, rooms, and corridors.
+ Orders feed, bedding and supplies, and maintains sufficient inventory
+ Helps oversee facility maintenance, renovations, and planning
+ Prepares the unit for USDA, IACUC inspections, and AAALAC site visits
+ Supports the development and creation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other related documents with direction from the Animal Care Manager, Director of Laboratory Animal Management, and veterinarians.
+ Implements SOPs and other guidelines by communicating to and training animal care staff. Takes corrective action for non-compliance.
+ Assists with the animal census records by scanning animal cage cards on a monthly basis.
+ Trains team leads and assist when needed.
+ Monitors the health status of research animals and arranges for veterinary care, if needed.
+ Corresponds with JHU investigators, research staff, and facilities.
+ Schedules weekly staff meetings and attends departmental meetings
+ Suggests changes to improve the efficiency and quality of animal care, cage wash and the loading dock. Identifies problems and develops and implements solutions.
+ Assists in the assignment of animal housing and procedure rooms based on researcher's needs
+ Completes all required JHU training(s)
+ Has knowledge of animal cage wash, animal husbandry, and the loading dock and the ability to perform the duties of all staff working under their supervision
+ Keeps updated on changes in operations and regulatory landscape
+ Able to foster relationships between various stakeholders in the animal care and use program
+ Must be able to work during emergencies, unexpected incidents, and disasters.
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
+ Two-year's experience in an animal research facility
+ Must be able to work a flexible schedule including rotating weekends and holidays.
+ Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
**Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications:**
+ Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician level (ALAT) required
**Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**
+ Supervisory skills, leadership ability, knowledge of personnel management and animal facility operation.
+ Must have effective verbal and written communication skills
+ Good communication and problem-solving skills.
+ Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
+ Ability to work under environmental conditions that could require the use of safety equipment.
+ Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move and position objects and materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ B.S. or A.A. degree or college credits in animal science.
+ Certification at the Laboratory Animal Technician level (LAT) is preferred.
Classified Title: Animal Care Supervisor
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CE
Starting Salary Range: $41,080 - $73,528 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F, Must be able to work a flexible schedule including rotating weekends and holidays
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: ?Research Animal Resources
Personnel area: University Administration
The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.
Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we'll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.
Job Summary
We are seeking an Animal Care Technician II to join our Insourcing Solutions team located in Baltimore, MD
As the Animal Care Technician II, you will provide husbandry and technical support to the investigative staff in the production and maintenance of required animal models.
Additional responsibilities include:
+ Perform daily animal husbandry duties to maintain quality and health of research animals, including: perform daily water bottle /automatic water line and cage checks; provide appropriate food and water; perform cage changing and/or cage cleaning. Accurately document animal health concerns.
+ Monitor environmental parameters and maintain written records.
+ Assist with restraint and handling of various animal species. Safely transfer non-human primates from cage to cage.
+ Provide support to rodent breeding program, including setting up mating pairs, weaning, recordkeeping, and performing associated technical procedures, including phenotype observations.
+ Ensures that cages are identified correctly with information regarding strain or lineage, sex and sexual status.
+ Maintain detailed breeding records indicating the birth date, animal age, and fertility data of each animal. Responsible for computerized or manual breeding records to maintain pedigree information on each animal. Cares for potential transgenic births, determines sex, and weans when appropriate.
+ Provide animal identification, i.e. ear notching, ear tagging, and toe clipping.
+ Assist with specialized care of animals including preparation of special diets, medicated water, care of immature, aged, and special study animals. Administer drugs or treatments to animals as directed.
+ Assist research staff with logistics and scheduling of projects, and conduct research and laboratory support services.
**Job Qualifications**
The following are minimum requirements related to the Animal Care Technician II position:
+ High school diploma or GED
+ 1 year of experience working with research animals
+ AALAS certification at the ALAT level required; LAT certification or equivalent training and experience preferred
The pay for this position is $20.70 USD per hour.
About Insourcing Solutions
Charles River Insourcing Solutions? can streamline research by delivering operational and cost efficiencies through the strategic insourcing of GMP, GLP and non-GLP research services from discovery through safety assessment. Insourcing Solutions? provides you with the ability to maintain control of your facility and expertise while leveraging available space.
About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients' clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.
With over 14,000 employees within 80 facilities in 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client's unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. And in 2018, revenue increased by 22% to $.27 billion from 1.86 billion in 2017.
At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of ~85% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2018.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vet
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Job Title: Large Animal Care Technician
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Large Animal Care Technician to work independently in tasks that are routine yet complex. The role involves ensuring the humane care of a wide variety of laboratory animal species, including rodents, rabbits, birds, and frogs, while adhering to several established policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
+ Perform all tasks of the Animal Cage Washer as needed, including cleaning, sanitizing, and sterilizing animal cages and related equipment.
+ Fill animal feeders and water bottles with the appropriate types and amounts of food and water according to schedules and instructions.
+ Use aseptic techniques and disease prevention principles in biological safety cabinets.
+ Transfer animals from soiled cages to clean, sterilized cages in accordance with detailed instructions.
+ Work under isolation conditions with specialized caging units while adhering to aseptic techniques.
+ Observe and report signs of animal injuries, illness, or irregularities in appearance, health, and environment.
+ Assist in providing routine treatments as instructed.
+ Perform euthanasia following detailed training and instructions.
+ Receive and process incoming animals and materials, assisting in examining animals for compliance with specifications.
+ Assist in maintaining colonies of genetically altered rodents and perform data collection as required.
+ Maintain accurate records of animal care, including food and water consumption and environmental factors.
+ Calculate the animal census and report deviations to the supervisor.
+ Maintain adequate stock of feed, bedding, and other supplies.
+ Report to the supervisor the need for repairs to cages and support equipment.
+ Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on automated watering systems and other equipment.
+ Collect, process, and remove waste materials, following appropriate disposal procedures.
+ Observe all safety policies and procedures, using equipment and chemical treatments properly.
+ Use personal protective equipment as required.
+ Follow good laboratory practice and housekeeping procedures.
+ Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills
+ Knowledge of basic animal husbandry and research techniques.
+ Understanding of basic scientific terminology and measuring devices.
+ Knowledge of asepsis, disease control and prevention, and isolation techniques.
+ Familiarity with current regulations for the care and use of laboratory animals.
+ Ability to handle, restrain, and determine the sex of laboratory animals safely.
+ Competence in following detailed oral and written instructions.
+ Proficiency in reading and writing for record maintenance.
+ Flexibility to work weekends and holidays.
+ Ability to interact respectfully with faculty, students, staff, and visitors.
+ Capability to discuss animal-related projects with investigators.
+ Physical ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
+ Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification from the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) required.
Work Environment
Animal Research Lab with a 1st shift opening, requiring availability for weekend work as needed. The regular hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. ?
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Baltimore,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email (% ) for other accommodation options.

Job Title: Large Animal Care Technician
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Large Animal Care Technician to work independently in tasks that are routine yet complex. The role involves ensuring the humane care of a wide variety of laboratory animal species, including rodents, rabbits, birds, and frogs, while adhering to several established policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
+ Perform all tasks of the Animal Cage Washer as needed, including cleaning, sanitizing, and sterilizing animal cages and related equipment.
+ Fill animal feeders and water bottles with the appropriate types and amounts of food and water according to schedules and instructions.
+ Use aseptic techniques and disease prevention principles in biological safety cabinets.
+ Transfer animals from soiled cages to clean, sterilized cages in accordance with detailed instructions.
+ Work under isolation conditions with specialized caging units while adhering to aseptic techniques.
+ Observe and report signs of animal injuries, illness, or irregularities in appearance, health, and environment.
+ Assist in providing routine treatments as instructed.
+ Perform euthanasia following detailed training and instructions.
+ Receive and process incoming animals and materials, assisting in examining animals for compliance with specifications.
+ Assist in maintaining colonies of genetically altered rodents and perform data collection as required.
+ Maintain accurate records of animal care, including food and water consumption and environmental factors.
+ Calculate the animal census and report deviations to the supervisor.
+ Maintain adequate stock of feed, bedding, and other supplies.
+ Report to the supervisor the need for repairs to cages and support equipment.
+ Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on automated watering systems and other equipment.
+ Collect, process, and remove waste materials, following appropriate disposal procedures.
+ Observe all safety policies and procedures, using equipment and chemical treatments properly.
+ Use personal protective equipment as required.
+ Follow good laboratory practice and housekeeping procedures.
+ Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills
+ Knowledge of basic animal husbandry and research techniques.
+ Understanding of basic scientific terminology and measuring devices.
+ Knowledge of asepsis, disease control and prevention, and isolation techniques.
+ Familiarity with current regulations for the care and use of laboratory animals.
+ Ability to handle, restrain, and determine the sex of laboratory animals safely.
+ Competence in following detailed oral and written instructions.
+ Proficiency in reading and writing for record maintenance.
+ Flexibility to work weekends and holidays.
+ Ability to interact respectfully with faculty, students, staff, and visitors.
+ Capability to discuss animal-related projects with investigators.
+ Physical ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
+ Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification from the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) required.
Work Environment
Animal Research Lab with a 1st shift opening, requiring availability for weekend work as needed. The regular hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. ?
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Baltimore,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email (% ) for other accommodation options.

Store Team Member

Did you know bearded dragons grow up to 2 feet long? Or that the average life span for an umbrella cockatoo is 50 years? Our team members are pet lovers and like to know it all!

Responsibilities/Qualifications

As a Store Team Member at Pet Supplies Plus, you're pawsitively passionate about people and their pets. Providing exceptional, neighborly service at every opportunity during your workday, you will:

• stop to help a neighbor select the perfect toy for a terrier that likes to chew
• review and compare the ingredient labels of several food brands for a concerned cat parent
• fit a squirming dachshund with the perfect harness
• educate a sixth grader on bird ownership
• stock shelves and ring up neighbors' purchases
• feed all the furry pets and make sure their cages are spiffy

all while engaging with our neighbors and smiling in the face of puppy breath. Are you awesome? No, you are more than that. You're PAWsome!

A Pet Supplies Plus Store Team Member will likely do it all, but may specialize in any of the following areas:

Cashier

• Processing neighbors' purchases with trustworthy accuracy and efficiency.
• Providing Preferred Pet Club membership information to ensure neighbors don't miss any outstanding offers.

Stocker

• Safely unloading our delivery trucks using the proper equipment.
• Stocking shelves to ensure Fido always gets his favorite chew toy and treats.
• Carrying bags of kibble, cat litter, aquariums and other purchases out to neighbors' cars.

Pet Care

• Providing care for pets in our store, which may include cleaning habitats, feeding and handling the animals.
• Answering neighbor's questions on animal care to help them find or maintain the perfect pet.

The Store Team Member position can be physically demanding, requiring heavy lifting (40-65 lbs.) and standing for long periods of time. We support learning through our interactive Pet Degree pay-for-knowledge programs. PAWsome Store Team Member candidates will:

• Support each other by acting as back-up when extra help is needed.
• Be knowledgeable about animals and our products in order to provide outstanding neighborly service.
• Be flexible to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Candidates must pass a drug screening (in applicable states) and be 16 years or older.

Why Us:

• Employee Discounts
• Flexible Schedules
• Pay Increases & Pet Care Training Programs
• Promotion From Within Culture
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans (Full-Time)
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (Full-Time)

About Company

Pet Supplies Plus is focused on making it easier to get better products for your pet. With over 730 locations in 44 states, the stores have a streamlined design making it easy to navigate a wide assortment of natural foods, hard goods and pet services. Friendly, knowledgeable staff get to know each pet and their owner by name and provide playful store experiences to remind them just how fun it is to own a pet. Pet Supplies Plus stores are large enough to house an incredible variety of food and equipment, yet small enough to still feel neighborly. Pet Supplies Plus is ranked No. 21 overall in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2024 Franchise 500 list and is the Top Full-Service Pet Supplies Franchise for its exceptional performance in areas including financial strength and stability, growth rate and system size. For more information, please visit

EOE STATEMENT

We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Overview

Did you know bearded dragons grow up to 2 feet long? Or that the average life span for an umbrella cockatoo is 50 years? Our team members are pet lovers and like to know it all!

Responsibilities/Qualifications

As a Store Team Member at Pet Supplies Plus, you're pawsitively passionate about people and their pets. Providing exceptional, neighborly service at every opportunity during your workday, you will

• stop to help a neighbor select the perfect toy for a terrier that likes to chew
• review and compare the ingredient labels of several food brands for a concerned cat parent
• fit a squirming dachshund with the perfect harness
• educate a sixth grader on bird ownership
• stock shelves and ring up neighbors' purchases
• feed all the furry pets and make sure their cages are spiffy

.all while engaging with our neighbors and smiling in the face of puppy breath. Are you awesome? No, you are more than that. You're PAWsome!

A Pet Supplies Plus Store Team Member will likely do it all, but may specialize in any of the following areas:

Cashier

• Processing neighbors' purchases with trustworthy accuracy and efficiency.
• Providing Preferred Pet Club membership information to ensure neighbors don't miss any outstanding offers.

Stocker

• Safely unloading our delivery trucks using the proper equipment.
• Stocking shelves to ensure Fido always gets his favorite chew toy and treats.
• Carrying bags of kibble, cat litter, aquariums and other purchases out to neighbors' cars.

Pet Care

• Providing care for pets in our store, which may include cleaning habitats, feeding and handling the animals.
• Answering neighbor's questions on animal care to help them find or maintain the perfect pet.

The Store Team Member position can be physically demanding, requiring heavy lifting (40-65 lbs.) and standing for long periods of time. We support learning through our interactive Pet Degree pay-for-knowledge programs. PAWsome Store Team Member candidates will:

• Support each other by acting as back-up when extra help is needed.
• Be knowledgeable about animals and our products in order to provide outstanding neighborly service.
• Be flexible to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Candidates must pass a drug screening (in applicable states) and be 16 years or older.

Why Us:

• Employee Discounts
• Flexible Schedules
• Pay Increases & Pet Care Training Programs
• Promotion From Within Culture
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans (Full-Time)
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (Full-Time)

About Company

Pet Supplies Plus is focused on making it easier to get better products for your pet. With over 730 locations in 44 states, the stores have a streamlined design making it easy to navigate a wide assortment of natural foods, hard goods and pet services. Friendly, knowledgeable staff get to know each pet and their owner by name and provide playful store experiences to remind them just how fun it is to own a pet. Pet Supplies Plus stores are large enough to house an incredible variety of food and equipment, yet small enough to still feel neighborly.

Pet Supplies Plus is ranked No. 21 overall in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2024 Franchise 500® list and is the Top Full-Service Pet Supplies Franchise for its exceptional performance in areas including financial strength and stability, growth rate and system size. For more information, please visit

EOE STATEMENT

We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.