Animal Care Assistant

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

About The Role

The purpose of the Animal Care Assistant is to provide animal care for larger preclinical animals. Responsible for maintenance of research animal health, as directed by the attending veterinarian, through animal care duties.

Work Mode

This role follows an onsite work model, requiring employees to be in our local office five days per week.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily maintenance of animal health and husbandry
• Follow all SOPs and observe safety practices
• Clean all animal housing areas daily
• Provide enrichment to animals daily including exercise, toys and social housing
• Disinfect each housing area weekly to include walls, flooring and feed bins
• Feed all animals according to department SOPs
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in all areas of the lab
• Responsible for receipt of department deliveries
• Communicate all health status issues immediately to Veterinary Staff
• Document all activities in animal records and forms daily using Good Documentation Practices
• May assist Veterinary Technicians and Veterinarians, as assigned by Manager
• Communicate any facility maintenance required to Manager

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1 year of experience and/or equivalent experience, training, or apprenticeships

Preferred Qualifications

• A CVT is not required, and industry experience is a plus

Pay

Minimum Salary: $33,280
Maximum Salary: $56,576

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above. Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Benefits

Learn more about Boston Scientific employee benefits at www.bscbenefitsconnect.com.