Animal Attendant III, Animal Resources Center

Austin, Texas, United States

Jul 23, 2026

$46,000/year

Animal Resources Center

All Applicants

40

To Be Determined at Offer

Ongoing

Expected to Continue

AUSTIN, TX

General Notes

The Animal Resources Center at The University of Texas at Austin covers approx. 150,000 sq. ft. of research animal space. The Animal Resources Center is responsible for managing three centralized animal facilities as well as some of the smaller satellite locations.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

100% employer-paid basic medical coverage

The Animal Resources Center (ARC) oversees the care and use of vertebrate animals utilized as part of the research and teaching activities of the University. The ARC is dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and improving human and animal health through the highest standards of care and ethical treatment of laboratory animals. We support the academic community by providing exceptional animal husbandry, veterinary care, and compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring that all research conducted is humane, responsible, and of the highest quality.

Our commitment to education and collaboration fosters an environment of respect and compassion for animals, while promoting innovative research that contributes to the global understanding of biology and medicine.

Provides animal husbandry and care to all ARC-managed species. Observes animals for signs of disease and/or illness and reports conditions to the veterinary group. Completes all required documentation, including per diem sheets, checklists, animal records, and files. Provides cross-campus support by fulfilling assigned job responsibilities in all ARC vivaria, as needed, to ensure consistent coverage during staff absences or fluctuations in animal census.

Cleans cages, pens, and animal quarters. Sanitizes animal rooms, equipment, and facilities to prevent infections and disease. Maintains accurate records of room/equipment sanitation.

Coordinates with research staff the transport of husbandry equipment and caging supplies to satellite facilities and PI care animal housing rooms. Prepares or mixes feed according to specific instructions. Tracks inventory of feed supplies and notifies supervisor when supplies need re-stocking.

Ability to execute facility-level tasks in UT-RMS AOPs software (cage card scanning and printing).

Drives UT owned carts and vehicles to transport equipment and/or animals between facilities and pick up equipment and/or animals.

Participates in training and continued education activities as provided by the ARC and required by federal guidelines and accreditation standards. Interacts and communicated effectively with ARC staff and University of Texas at Austin research staff. Attends meetings as needed to improve skills and knowledge or as required by management.

Serves as a backup for all Animal Attendant positions during outages or emergency coverage as needed.

Sets up incoming animal deliveries. Receives, identifies, and cages newly arrived animals. Verifies animal deliveries against order documentation and submits delivery documentation to supervisor.

Works without onsite supervision on weekends and holidays. Completes all required documentation for weekend work. Including inclement weather closures (hazardous duty).

May train other Animal Attendants. Other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of experience in animal care

Demonstrated commitment to understanding policy, procedure, and regulations regarding care for lab animals.

Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and/or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Applicant must complete and pass a physical abilities Work Steps test.

Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver’s License.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Experience working with primates

AALAS Certification

Previous experience working in a research vivarium

Relevant degree in a related field

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