Animal Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the animal opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for general information and research support service to animal users such as consultation on grant proposals and budgets, development of animal models and design of experiments, appropriate animal numbers, housing and husbandry.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Have knowledge of federal and other licensing agencies’ regulations
• Demonstrated experience working under minimal supervision
• Active collaborations with scientists of other disciplines relating to animal science such as veterinary, agronomy, natural resource management, range, agriculture and bio-systems engineering, soil science, and economics
• Documented and practical hands on experience working and handling beef animals
• Experience in the supervision of multiple staff involved with applied research
• Documentation of publishing in peer reviewed publications
• Board certification by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine or equivalent international certification
• Successful completion of the national Clinical Competency examination (or equivalent international examination)

In response to your job posting for animal, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership in analysis of biological, economic, and spatial data to develop insights into precision animal health, management, and medicine.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Hard-working, decisive, able to handle multiple responsibilities and prioritize appropriately
• Self-disciplined and trustworthy, able to follow safety guidelines
• Keen observational skills
• Understanding of operant conditioning and animal training techniques
• Knowledge and skills in analyzing and interpreting scientific information
• In-depth understanding of scientific research, organizational structure and laboratory resources
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices
• Skilled in handling and restraint of large animals is essential with small animals being extremely beneficial

In response to your job posting for animal, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for high quality, responsive animal care services; advise on technological changes affecting laboratory animal research and care.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Record of progressive administrative and managerial responsibility
• Knowledge of basis of genetics
• Experience recognizing and handling difficult and/or unpleasant situations and/or individuals
• Experience directing staff in job duties
• Experience recruiting and hiring staff
• Knowledge of VMTH Emergency response protocols and locations
• Knowledge of and adherence to VMTH policy and procedure regarding admissions and discharges
• Oral and written communication skills to understand written and verbal instructions

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the animal position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical advice to Principal Investigators, the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), University administrators, staff, faculty, and students on research animal biosafety procedures.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge of safe handling/restraint techniques to transport, wash and dry patients
• Skill to physically handle and restrain cats and dogs
• Knowledge to assist in the performance of veterinary medical treatments and procedures
• Organizational skills to maintain accurate medical records
• Knowledge to maintain inventory of supplies
• Knowledge to Instruct and monitor students and clinicians in cleaning, disinfecting, admissions and discharges
• Self-motivated, demonstrated leader with strong interpersonal skills that excel in hands on team environment with a lot of cross functional interaction
• Will be certified to operate a Walkie (hydraulic unit)

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the animal position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for training to junior staff and research personnel in animal care & use technical procedures.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Be capable of following and adhering to SOP’s
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and after-hours emergencies
• Demonstrate respect for colleagues, students and animals
• Technical knowledge and familiarity with clinic, laboratory, teaching and field study animal welfare regulations and IACUC operations
• Experience with use and maintenance of equipment used for sterilizing, sanitation, surgery, euthanization, anesthesia/analgesics, capture, restraint, and transportation for both mammals, fish and birds
• Requires completion and certification for the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Training Animal Lab modules within 3 months of hire
• Exposure to animal bites and animal diseases, laboratory animal urine, feces and blood, dust, water and occasional steam
• May have weekend duties