Office of the Vice President for Research
Office of Animal Resources
Animal Caretaker II
The Office of Animal Resources at the University of Iowa is seeking an Animal Caretaker II. In the role of an Animal Caretaker II, you will join a team of veterinarians, vet techs, and other animal caretakers where you will provide feeding and care of animals. Animal Caretakers do not conduct research, are provided training and encouraged to become certified. This position functions under general supervision, handles, feeds, and cares for animals and animal facilities in compliance with federal, state, and/or university regulations. Provides functional supervision to other employees as required. Position has mandatory overtime and works a rotating holiday schedule. Position may rotate to other OAR facilities to provide coverage.
Shift Details
7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Sunday – Thursday, Days off are Friday, Saturday
Work Location
Multiple sites
Details will be provided during the recruitment process.
For more information, please see: https://research.uiowa.edu/work-us
To apply: See requisition 25005739 at https://jobs.uiowa.edu
Applicable background checks will be conducted
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.