Student Worker - Animal Resources (Veterinary Support)

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

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The University of Nevada, Reno's Office of Animal Resources is currently seeking a motivated and responsible student worker to join its team. This position offers a valuable opportunity for students interested in gaining hands-on experience in the fields of animal science, comparative biology, and laboratory animal care. The student worker will assist in a variety of veterinary support functions that are essential to the university’s campus-wide scientific research and teaching initiatives.

• →Perform health checks under the mentoring of UNR veterinarians
• →Perform cage changes, feeding, cleaning, and room maintenance to assist faculty programs in the centralized facilities on campus
• →Attend staff meetings to coordinate new projects
• →Participate in the ongoing staff training series in practical laboratory animal science and comparative medicine topics

• Candidate must be a student of the University of Nevada, Reno.

Expected hours to work per week: 20

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.