Monkey Caretakers Are Being Hired In United States 

Must have valid driver’s license and meet Texas Biomed driving standards.

Animal Caretaker I – Baboon Group

San Antonio, TX, United States

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ANIMAL CARETAKER – BABOON GROUP

GENERAL SUMMARY
Candidate must be able to wash down baboon cages, feed animals, perform daily health checks on animals, and sanitize cages using various detergents and portable power washers.  Must be able to work well as a team member, as well as independently. May perform other duties as assigned by the Animal Resources Manager or Veterinarian.

EDUCATION:
Required:        High School diploma or GED equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:  

Preferred:        One year of animal caretaker experience.

SKILLS:

Required:

Must be able to read and follow written and verbal orders from Supervisor and Veterinarian.

Must be able to write legibly and record health data and some research data.

Must have valid driver’s license and meet Texas Biomed driving standards.

POTENTIAL HAZARDS:

Employee’s work will also involve working directly with baboons and other primates of Texas Biomed colonies.
Employee will be exposed to unpleasant odors and animal wastes.

Hazardous chemicals include paint, Enviro-B, Super Blue, AD-1, CFC; Descaler. AD-1. 64LQ.
Biological hazards include infectious materials (BSL-2), Herpes B. Simian retrovirus.

Other occupational hazards include bites, scratches and lifting.

Employee must routinely lift 50 pounds (feed, animals and water hoses) and carry for short distances without assistance.

Prolonged standing.
Work will be performed in outdoor weather conditions.
Participation in a medical monitoring and surveillance program is required (Baseline physical, TB Test, Tetanus, Serum banking and hepatitis screening required, Immunization for Hepatitis B is required.

Employee will drive Texas Biomed vehicles on Texas Biomed business.

Safety Training and protective clothing, equipment, and supplies will be provided to the employee.

OTHER: This is a full-time hourly paid position.  Employee will normally work 7am to 4pm.  Rotating schedule with some weekend and holiday work required.

**All new hires must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and able to provide vaccination record

Animal Caretaker I – Chimp Group

GENERAL SUMMARY
The successful candidate must be able to wash down and move cages, feed animals, perform daily health checks on animals, and sanitize cages using various detergents and portable power washers.

Must be able to work well as a team member, as well as independently. May perform other duties as assigned by the Animal Care Supervisor or Veterinarian.

JOB DUTIES:
Provide daily care for chimpanzees, e.g., watering, feeding, daily cleaning of cages, etc.

Provide all other aspects of primate husbandry, including health checks, recording data and assisting Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians in health care and assist in environmental enrichment program.

Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Veterinarian.

EDUCATION:     High School diploma or GED equivalent

EXPERIENCE:    No experience required.

SKILLS:

Required:        Must be able to read and follow written and verbal orders from supervisor and Veterinarian.

Must be able to write legibly and record health data and some research data. 

Must have valid driver’s license and meet Texas Biomed driving standards.

POTENTIAL HAZARDS:
Employee’s work will involve working with chimpanzees.  Employee will be in direct contact with animals.

Employee will be exposed to unpleasant odors and animal wastes.

Hazardous chemicals include Enviro-B, Super Blue, AD-1, Bleach and Descaler, C.F.C.

Infectious agents include Herpes B Virus and Simian Retrovirus, HIV, Hepatitis B & C.