Animal Care Aide (Vertebrate Animal Care Unit)
William & Mary

Position Number:

H0904W

Animal Care Aide (Vertebrate Animal Care Unit)

Hourly

William & Mary

3KE910 Vertebrate Animal Care Unit

The mission of the university and The School of Arts and Sciences is to foster teaching, research, and public service as an integral part of education linked through designed to preserve, transmit, and expand knowledge.

William & Mary's Vertebrate Animal Care Unit seeks applicants for the position of Animal Care Aide. The position is part-time renewable/continuing and runs 12 months through the year (approximately 20 hours per week, Monday-Friday mornings until early afternoon). The ideal candidate will provide high quality, reliable and durable care to animals housed at the university (rodents, aquatics, small birds).

Primary responsibilities include daily animal care and husbandry: feeding/watering/cage changes, conducting health observations, facilities upkeep, and supply management. Additionally, this position will provide critical backup support during periods of staff absence (i.e., during vacation periods, and summer and winter school break). Training for this position will be provided on site. The university is under both federal and internal Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee mandate to maintain high animal care standards. Part-time employees make it possible for the university to maintain these compliance mandates.

• This is an hourly, part-time position.
• Must be available Monday through Friday, from mornings until early afternoon. Work schedule: approximately 20 hours per week.
• All hourly employees are subject to the limitations of the Virginia Manpower Control Program and total hours worked may not exceed on average 29 hours per week, over the course of a twelve month period beginning May 1 each year.
• This is a non-exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. This position may be subject to overtime during high peak times, etc. as directed and approved by the supervisor.

Yes

Non-Exempt

No, this is a continuing E&G funded position and not term-limited

Other (specify actual months below)

Staff: Other (specify pay period start/end dates)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must meet physical requirement for the job, including ability to lift up to 50lbs

• College-level course work (completed or in progress) in fields related to animal science such as biology, veterinary medicine, and psychology, or experience producing comparable knowledge and skills.

Not eligible

Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor's ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.

Up to $17.00/hour

All hiring rates are commensurate with relevant experience up to the advertised amount considering internal alignment.

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Our hourly employees enjoy many university benefits such as, participation in a supplemental savings plan for retirement, professional development, and wellness benefits. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. In addition, after completing a year of continuous hourly service and working at least 1,000 hours during the previous 12 months, hourly employees are eligible for holiday pay, PTO and educational assistance. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=hourly

11/01/2024

Yes

William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.