Animal Caretaker

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Role

Seniority

Mid From the posting source

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Hires in: CA From the posting source

About this role

Animal Caretaker Los Angeles, California Summary The Animal Caretaker is assigned to the Veterinary Medical Unit (VMU), Research Service, VA Medical Center, West Los Angeles Health Care System, Los Angeles, CA. This position has an essential role in caring for the all-animal species used in the research programs. Duties NOTE: This is a TERM appointment (not-to-exceed 6/29/30, may be extended up to 4 Years). Term appointments are non-status, nonpermanent appointments of limited duration (more than 1 year but not more than 4). Term employees are eligible to earn leave and generally have the same benefits as permanent employees including health and life insurance, within-grade increases and Federal Employees Retirement System and Thrift Savings Plan coverage. Term appointments may be extended without further competition (up to the 4 year maximum). The appointments may be extended without further competition (up to the 4 year maximum). The appointment to a Term position does not confer eligibility for promotion or reassignment to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment. Duties include but may not be limited to: Examining each animal daily for health conditions. Observing and recognizing animal appearance or health abnormalities, and reporting these to the Animal Health Technician (AHT). Administering prophylactic treatment and simple medications to animals, including injections of antibiotics, anesthetics, analgesics, etc. as directed by the supervisor. Assisting the supervisor, AHT, and/or the animal caretaker lead in receiving and processing newly arrived animals. Transporting or assist in transporting, loading, or unloading cages, animals, supplies, as

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