Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Animal)

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Veterans Health Administration
• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
• Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Salary: $44932 – $58413/yr
• Hiring Path: Public
• Security Clearance: Other
• Date Posted: 2026-09-22
• Application Deadline: 2026-09-28

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Job Summary

This position is Biological Science Laboratory Technician, Animal Care Technician, Veterinary Medical Unit, at VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System.

Key Responsibilities

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Performs complex animal husbandry duties in a research environment. Feeds, waters and cares for a variety of animals. Identifies and reports signs of illness and abnormality. Administers special diets and maintains feeding records. Maintains a daily census of animals. Receives and houses new animals and coordinates the work of others.

Assists with surgical anesthesia and animal treatments and euthanizes animals. Initiates supply and equipment orders. Assists in surgery as needed and initiates work orders for equipment that needs to be serviced. Participates in equipment system maintenance. Performs test sampling of equipment output on a regular basis. Assists in monitoring the safety and security of the Veterinary Medical Unit. Performs all duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: M-F (8am - 4:30pm) Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements & Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contact

VHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.gov · (844)456-5208

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $44932 – $58413/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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