Animal Care Technician Jobs in Nebraska
Animal Care Technician jobs in Nebraska are concentrated in Omaha, Lincoln, and Grand Island, where research institutions, veterinary hospitals, and agricultural operations create steady demand for technicians skilled in laboratory animal care, veterinary support, and livestock husbandry. Major employers with an established presence in the state include the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Nebraska Medicine, and Midlands Humane Society, which hire at levels from entry-level kennel and husbandry roles through senior research animal technician positions. Nebraska's strong agricultural economy and growing bioscience sector keep demand for credentialed animal care technicians among the most active in the region. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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- Accurately prepare diets, including raw food handling, weighing, chopping, grinding, mixing, measuring, and packaging.
- Ensure accurate diets are sent to every animal each day.
- Work closely with all commissary staff, volunteers, and interns to make sure that all daily tasks are completed.
- Properly label and store completed diets to ensure timely pickup by appropriate keeper teams.
- Make sure everything is clean and organized for the next day including produce carts, thawing meat, diet bags and containers, scales, and knives.
- Provide timely reports to the Supervisor or Lead regarding any food quality or diet issues or concerns.
- Contribute ideas for improvements in food safety, diet quality/variety, cost savings, food waste, and process efficiency.
- Assist in the organization and upkeep of the inventory in dry storage area, coolers, and freezers.
- Perform daily and other scheduled general cleaning and maintenance of building and equipment.
- Detect and inform the Supervisor or Lead of any problems with food quality, inventory levels, and anything affecting the safety or sanitation of the commissary.
- Maintain refrigerator/freezer temperature logs and records of meat lot numbers.
- Drive to pick up food donations from various donors as needed.
- Must be familiar with food safety protocols and sanitation practices to ensure both animal and human safety.
- Participate in cleaning the commissary at the end of every day, including scales, tables, floors, and equipment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of fire safety to include alarms and alarm panels, area specific fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers and building evacuation.
- Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, animal science, biology, food science, or related field preferred.
- Food industry or food prep experience preferred.
- Must have strong attention to detail.
- Must demonstrate specific knowledge of area specific safety protocols i.e., proper operation of pallet jacks, mixers, dicers, and grinders.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Good time management skills and the ability to work on a team are a must.
- Knowledge of food processing equipment and its safe and proper operation.
- ServSafe certification for food handling. Must obtain within 6 months of job acceptance.
- Food industry or food prep experience preferred.
- Valid driver’s license is required.
- None.
- Will sometimes work extended/odd hours including weekends, holidays and some night programs.
- Must be able to walk long distances across the zoo. Walk in coolers and freezers for periods of time.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
- Must be able to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, twist, crouch, reach above head and climb.
- Will lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds using safe and proper lifting methods. Regularly lift completed diet buckets or crates onto cooler shelves.
- Will be regularly exposed to water, cleaning chemicals, loud noises, etc.
- Will be regularly exposed to a variety of produce, nuts, seafood, meat, and rodents.
- Operation of equipment such as pallet jacks or skid loaders may be necessary; therefore, employees must have a willingness to properly train on such equipment as-needed.
- Perform additional duties and/or assume other responsibilities as directed by Supervisor.
- None.
- This position does not support remote work.
- Accurately prepare diets, including raw food handling, weighing, chopping, grinding, mixing, measuring, and packaging.
- Ensure accurate diets are sent to every animal each day.
- Work closely with all commissary staff, volunteers, and interns to make sure that all daily tasks are completed.
- Properly label and store completed diets to ensure timely pickup by appropriate keeper teams.
- Make sure everything is clean and organized for the next day including produce carts, thawing meat, diet bags and containers, scales, and knives.
- Provide timely reports to the Supervisor or Lead regarding any food quality or diet issues or concerns.
- Contribute ideas for improvements in food safety, diet quality/variety, cost savings, food waste, and process efficiency.
- Assist in the organization and upkeep of the inventory in dry storage area, coolers, and freezers.
- Perform daily and other scheduled general cleaning and maintenance of building and equipment.
- Detect and inform the Supervisor or Lead of any problems with food quality, inventory levels, and anything affecting the safety or sanitation of the commissary.
- Maintain refrigerator/freezer temperature logs and records of meat lot numbers.
- Drive to pick up food donations from various donors as needed.
- Must be familiar with food safety protocols and sanitation practices to ensure both animal and human safety.
- Participate in cleaning the commissary at the end of every day, including scales, tables, floors, and equipment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of fire safety to include alarms and alarm panels, area specific fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers and building evacuation.
- Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, animal science, biology, food science, or related field preferred.
- Food industry or food prep experience preferred.
- Must have strong attention to detail.
- Must demonstrate specific knowledge of area specific safety protocols i.e., proper operation of pallet jacks, mixers, dicers, and grinders.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Good time management skills and the ability to work on a team are a must.
- Knowledge of food processing equipment and its safe and proper operation.
- ServSafe certification for food handling. Must obtain within 6 months of job acceptance.
- Food industry or food prep experience preferred.
- Valid driver’s license is required.
- None.
- Will sometimes work extended/odd hours including weekends, holidays and some night programs.
- Must be able to walk long distances across the zoo. Walk in coolers and freezers for periods of time.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
- Must be able to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, twist, crouch, reach above head and climb.
- Will lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds using safe and proper lifting methods. Regularly lift completed diet buckets or crates onto cooler shelves.
- Will be regularly exposed to water, cleaning chemicals, loud noises, etc.
- Will be regularly exposed to a variety of produce, nuts, seafood, meat, and rodents.
- Operation of equipment such as pallet jacks or skid loaders may be necessary; therefore, employees must have a willingness to properly train on such equipment as-needed.
- Perform additional duties and/or assume other responsibilities as directed by Supervisor.
- None.
- This position does not support remote work.
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- Active AALAS certification (ALAT, LAT, or LATG) preferred or required by most research employers
- High school diploma or GED required with post-secondary animal science coursework preferred
- Experience handling and restraining multiple species including rodents, rabbits, and livestock
- Ability to follow IACUC protocols and maintain accurate animal health and housing records
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods in animal facilities
- Valid Nebraska driver's license for roles involving animal transport or off-site facility support
Animal Care Technician Jobs in Nebraska: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a animal care technician in Nebraska?
Nebraska does not require a state-issued license to work as an animal care technician, but most research and veterinary employers expect candidates to hold or pursue certification through the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science. The entry-level credential is the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician certificate, earned by passing the AALAS exam. A degree or coursework in animal science, veterinary technology, or biology from an institution like the University of Nebraska strengthens your application considerably.
Which companies hire animal care technicians in Nebraska?
Nebraska animal care technician roles are posted by Pillen Family Farms and Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Nebraska's combination of academic medical centers, contract research organizations, and large animal agriculture operations means hiring activity stretches well beyond veterinary clinics into university research facilities and production environments.
Which Nebraska cities have the most animal care technician jobs?
Bartlett, Cedar Rapids, and Omaha account for the largest share of animal care technician openings in Nebraska. Omaha's concentration of hospital systems and research institutions drives the most postings, while Lincoln's university and state government presence generates consistent lab animal and shelter roles, and smaller agricultural hubs like Grand Island attract technicians with large-animal and livestock husbandry backgrounds.
Are there remote animal care technician jobs in Nebraska?
Yes, but they're rare. Animal care technician work is fundamentally hands-on, requiring direct animal handling, facility maintenance, and in-person monitoring that cannot be performed remotely. About 0% of animal care technician openings tied to Nebraska are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions typically involve administrative coordination, data entry for research studies, or compliance documentation rather than direct animal care duties.
How can I get hired as a animal care technician in Nebraska with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for kennel attendant, animal shelter assistant, or husbandry aide roles, which Nebraska employers use as stepping stones into full technician positions. The University of Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine both onboard entry-level animal facility workers and provide on-the-job training toward AALAS certification. Volunteering with organizations like the Nebraska Humane Society builds handling experience that hiring managers recognize, and completing even a single AALAS certification module before applying gives candidates a measurable edge over those with no credentials.
Where can I find and apply to animal care technician jobs in Nebraska?
You can find and apply to animal care technician jobs in Nebraska on Migrate Mate, which lists current Nebraska openings across research facilities, veterinary practices, shelters, and agricultural employers. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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