Animal Care Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for on-the-job training and instructions to staff in the performance as specific animal care tasks and in the use of specially required equipment.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience using computer terminals and mobile devices
• Previous animal handling/care experience strongly preferred
• Dog training and/or experimental experience preferred
• Willingness to work off-hours or after-hours in order to care for sick, pregnant/baby animals or respond to an emergency
• Capable of regular lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
• It is strongly recommended that Animal Care interns have his/her own vehicle
• Wide variety of species care (especially livestock/poultry/aquatics)
• AALAS certifications

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for recommendations to the Assistant Director of Operations and the Director of the DVR for animal and laboratory space allocation and planning.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong oran and written communications skills and computer literacy
• Thorough knowledge of the handling and care of lab animal species
• High School Diploma completed or GED
• Experience working with animals preferred
• Typing and computer skills with Windows, Word, and Excel
• Certified veterinary technician also desirable
• Laboratory work will include bending, walking and standing on feet to perform various types of lab duties on a daily basis
• Experience in murine husbandry, handling, and general health surveillance testing

I am excited to be applying for the position of animal care. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for day-to-day supervision of the animal care staff, Animal Care Aides and Technicians who provide direct care and adoption services for the animals within the shelter; prioritize and coordinate work assignments; review assigned work for accuracy.

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

• Knowledge and skill in the various species of laboratory animals used in academic or pharmaceutical research, and the care and welfare of laboratory research animals
• Knowledge of "Guide for Care and Use of Laboratory Animals."
• Knowledge and skill to understand the physical, behavioral and environmental requirements of individual species, and to recognize common medical problems in laboratory animals
• Knowledge and skill to understand systems, policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations that govern and guide TRACS Husbandry as set forth by federal, state and university policies
• AALAS certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician level is desirable
• Familiarity with of the Guide for care and use of laboratory animals and relevant regulations
• Understand and follow the requirements for cage cards and other documentation
• Experience working in University setting preferred

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for husbandry to all animal species in conventional and specialized animal-holding rooms/suites maintained at MSKCC.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience in working with experimental animals, will be an advantage
• Demonstrate disciplined timeline respect and structured approach to execute trial
• Commitment to quality and safety and able to maintain a safe, clean working environment
• Compelling and authentic communications skills both written and oral in Norwegian language and adequate level of English
• Duties require regular heavy physical work
• Basic computer skills familiar with Microsoft office and related hardware
• Demonstrated experience providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers and de-escalating conflicts
• Experience in an animal-related field, including animal husbandry, health, and basic care

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for support for activities of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), including protocol review, program review and facility inspections.

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

• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office and related hardware
• Experience working with farm animals is preferred
• Willingness to work with all types of animals (large and small), perform tasks for their care such as milking animals if necessary and cleaning stalls of bedding and manure
• Be self-motivated, able to follow directions, work independently and have exceptional interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communications skills and computer literacy
• High school diploma, secondary education level in related science or equivalent
• Able to work independently and with other team members
• May require occasional travel (trial activities at other sites, courses, seminars, training)