Posted June 11, 2026
Animal Care Supervisor II
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States 40502
Full Time
Reference: 285197442
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Animal Care Supervisor II |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE54765 |
| Working Title | |
| Department Name | 40832:Laboratory Animal Resources |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 44 |
| Salary Range | $21.06-33.69/hour |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | BA |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | |
| Required Related Experience | 2 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | Requires heavy lifting, pushing or pulling of objects over 50 pounds; animal handling (including carcasses); risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; exposure to temperature extremes, cuts/punctures, and bloodborne/airborne pathogens. Able to work in hot, wet areas and wear personal protective clothing. |
| Shift | Primarily days (i.e. Monday – Friday, 7a-3:30 p) This position is required to participate in weekend, after hours, holiday and on-call rotations.May be required to report when the Univeristy is closed to provide treatment and support to our research animals. |
| Job Summary | The Animal Care Supervisor II provides operational and supervisory leadership for animal husbandry, cage wash, and facility support services within an assigned DLAR facility. This role ensures regulatory compliance, high standards of animal welfare, effective staff supervision, and efficient daily operations. The Supervisor II partners with veterinary staff, research investigators, and facility leadership to support research activities, inspections, and accreditation requirements while maintaining accurate documentation, staff training, and facility readiness. Provides, on a rotational basis, holiday, after-hour and weekend coverage for husbandry related issues. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | MS Windows: Excel, Outlook, Word |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes |
| Preferred Education/Experience | BA/BS in a relevant field (Animal Sciences, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Zoology, etc. or its equivalent); minimum of 6 years animal husbandry (laboratory animal husbandry preferred) or equivalent animal related experience directly related to the care, use, handling and treatment of animals in a paid position (i.e, work in pet stores, veterinary clinics, farm or ranch); AALAS certified LATg, Driver’s license preferred. |
| Deadline to Apply | 06/17/2026 |
| Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Describe your supervisory experience. Include the number of employees whom you have supervised and the level of supervision you provided (i.e. hiring, discipline, training, delegation, performance management, etc.).
(Open Ended Question)
- * How many years of paid work experience do you have supervising staff and creating work schedules?
- Nonec
- More than 0, through 1 year
- More than 1 year, through 3 years
- More than 3 years, through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * Describe your experience in leading a team or an organization. What is your approach to leadership?
(Open Ended Question)
- * Do you have knowledge of, and/or experience with, good laboratory practices and safety regulations?
- Yes
- No
- * The nature of the duties of this position require sustained physical effort involving manual skill, lifting over 50 lbs, dexterity, and hand/eye coordination. This will include risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning equipment, or materials; risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, animal pathological specimens, bloodborne/airborne pathogens, recombinant DNA or viral vectors; as well as animal handling (including carcasses) Can you meet these requirements with or without reasonable accommodations?
- Yes
- No
- * Describe a situation where you had to coach an employee who wasn’t meeting performance expectations.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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