Animal CaretakerVillanova University
Job Summary
Villanova University

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Villanova University
Animal Caretaker
Posting Details
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Position Information
| Posting Number: | 20260162V |
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| Position Title: | Animal Caretaker |
| Posting Type | Student |
| Hours/week: | 12-15 |
| Eligibility: | Work study preferred but open to all students |
| Semester | 2026 Summer |
| Location | Tolentine Hall |
| Detailed Work Schedule | Schedule is somewhat flexible, but animals require daily care by one or more members of the animal care team. This includes weekends, academic breaks and holidays. Number of hours required per week varies, but averages 12-15 hours for each of two animal caretakers who coordinate duties for the animal colonies in the department. |
| Number of positions: | 4 |
| Department: | 143-Psychological and Brain Sciences |
| Contact Name: | Dr. Ben Sachs |
| Contact Phone/Extension: | 610-519-4722 |
Position Summary Information
| Job Description Summary: | Undergraduate animal caretaker will be responsible for managing and implementing research protocols related to husbandry, health monitoring and environmental support of laboratory animals. |
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| Wage Rate: | 10.00/hour |
Posting Detail Information
| Closing Date (11:59pm ET): | |
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| Open Until Filled | Yes |
Posting Specific Questions
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- * Are you currently a registered Villanova student?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you eligible for work study?
- Yes
- No
- I don't know
- * What is your availability? (days and times)
(Open Ended Question)
- * Have you ever worked on campus before? If “Y”, what department and semester/year?
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