The Veterinary Medicine & Surgery department exists to support MD Anderson research programs by providing high-quality veterinary care, facilities, and services that comply with all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and AAALAC accreditation standards.
MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Animal Technician in South Campus Husbandry plays a critical role in supporting research operations, ensuring that animal care standards remain consistent, safe, and compliant. This role involves performing physically demanding tasks such as pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying materials or equipment as part of daily duties. Work is performed in an environment where exposure to animal odors is expected. This collaboration between Veterinary Medicine & Surgery and the broader organization strengthens the research environment and supports institutional goals.
The ideal candidate has prior experience working in a kennel, pet store, veterinary clinic, animal shelter, or similar animal care environment. They are comfortable working in an environment with strong animal odors and performing physical tasks such as lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying equipment or materials. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to adjust to changing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
Minimum $19.62 - Midpoint $24.52 - Maximum $29.42
Work Location: Texas Medical Center
The typical work schedule is onsite Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3:00pm with rotating weekends, evenings.
Why Us?
The Animal Technician plays an essential part in supporting MD Anderson's research mission by ensuring high-quality animal care that enables safe and compliant scientific discovery. This role provides valuable hands-on experience and opportunities for long-term career growth while maintaining a stable work schedule and contributing to a world-class research environment.
Responsibilities
Routine Animal Care & Specialized Animal Procedures
Facility & Room Care
Documentation
Other Duties
EDUCATION
Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred: Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required: Two years animal care experience in an animal hospital/clinic, research facility or related field. Or no experience required with either preferred degree.
Preferred: Prior experience working in a kennel, pet store, veterinary clinic, animal shelter, or similar animal care environment. Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks such as pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying materials or equipment as part of daily duties. Must be comfortable working in an environment where exposure to animal odors is expected.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
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