Animal Care Technician Jobs in New Jersey
Animal Care Technician jobs in New Jersey represent one of the more active markets in the Northeast, with consistent demand across veterinary hospitals, pharmaceutical research facilities, and university and biomedical research centers. The heaviest hiring concentrates in and around Newark, Princeton, and Cherry Hill, where employers like Merck, Rutgers University, and Virtua Health maintain large animal care and research operations. The most in-demand specialties include laboratory animal care, veterinary clinical support, and shelter and rescue operations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Health, dental, vision, life insurance, STD/LTD, 401K with company matching
- ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Plan (100% company paid)
- Paid vacation
- Uniforms
- Pet supply and service discounts and more!
- Cleaning and maintenance of pet suites, condos, general boarding areas, and kitchen
- Feeding and watering pet guests
- Monitoring and charting every pet guest
- Monitoring pet belongings
- Laundering duties
- Assisting other associates and performing other duties as needed
- Possess a love of animals
- Displays a professional manner at all times
- Ability to work evenings, weekends & holidays
- Lift/carry 40 pounds or more
- Able to stand/walk for eight hours a day
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Able to work on a computer system
- Able to handle dogs on leashes and work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions.
- Welcomes both human and pet guests
- Can correctly identify animal body language/behavior
- Follows safe handling procedures
- Checking in and out of pet guests while providing excellent customer service
- Escorts pets to and from their rooms
- Can work both individually and as a team player while performing duties
- Contributes in maintaining the cleanliness of the facility
- Communication with management and other team members
- Sanitizes/disinfects pet suites, condos & general boarding areas
- Can correctly identify animal body language/behavior
- Monitors and accurately charts consumption and elimination of every pet and reports any concerns to management
- Provides individual care of all boarding guests
- Feed and medicate according to instructions
- Performs activities as scheduled
- High School Graduate or Equivalent
- At least 1 year of professional animal experience
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance, STD/LTD, 401K with company matching
- ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Plan (100% company paid)
- Paid vacation
- Uniforms
- Pet supply and service discounts and more!
- Cleaning and maintenance of pet suites, condos, general boarding areas, and kitchen
- Feeding and watering pet guests
- Monitoring and charting every pet guest
- Monitoring pet belongings
- Laundering duties
- Assisting other associates and performing other duties as needed
- Possess a love of animals
- Displays a professional manner at all times
- Ability to work evenings, weekends & holidays
- Lift/carry 40 pounds or more
- Able to stand/walk for eight hours a day
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Able to work on a computer system
- Able to handle dogs on leashes and work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions.
- Welcomes both human and pet guests
- Can correctly identify animal body language/behavior
- Follows safe handling procedures
- Checking in and out of pet guests while providing excellent customer service
- Escorts pets to and from their rooms
- Can work both individually and as a team player while performing duties
- Contributes in maintaining the cleanliness of the facility
- Communication with management and other team members
- Sanitizes/disinfects pet suites, condos & general boarding areas
- Can correctly identify animal body language/behavior
- Monitors and accurately charts consumption and elimination of every pet and reports any concerns to management
- Provides individual care of all boarding guests
- Feed and medicate according to instructions
- Performs activities as scheduled
- High School Graduate or Equivalent
- At least 1 year of professional animal experience
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Animal Care Technician Job Market in New Jersey
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What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in animal care technician jobs across New Jersey.
- Active AALAS certification (ALAT, LAT, or LATG) recognized by New Jersey research employers
- Experience handling and restraining multiple species in a clinical or research setting
- Familiarity with animal husbandry protocols, feeding schedules, and sanitation standards
- Ability to observe animals for signs of illness and document health records accurately
- Comfort working with veterinary software and electronic animal management systems
- Physical ability to lift animals and equipment and stand for extended periods
Animal Care Technician Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a animal care technician in New Jersey?
New Jersey does not require a state-issued license to work as an animal care technician, but most research and clinical employers expect AALAS certification at the ALAT level or above, which you earn by passing the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science exam after completing qualifying hands-on experience or coursework. A high school diploma is typically the minimum, while an associate or bachelor's degree in animal science, biology, or a related field strengthens candidacy at university and pharmaceutical research facilities in the state.
Which companies hire animal care technicians in New Jersey?
New Jersey animal care technician roles are posted by Rutgers University, Pet Supplies Plus, and PetVet Care Centers and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. New Jersey's dense concentration of pharmaceutical headquarters and university research campuses means openings appear regularly at both large institutions and specialized contract research organizations across the state.
Which New Jersey cities have the most animal care technician jobs?
Newark, Andover, and Princeton consistently have the most animal care technician openings in New Jersey. The concentration around Princeton and Newark reflects the heavy presence of pharmaceutical research campuses and major university medical centers there, while Cherry Hill draws openings from the network of private veterinary hospitals and animal shelters serving the densely populated South Jersey corridor.
Are there remote animal care technician jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of animal care technician openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, because most of the work requires direct, hands-on contact with animals in a lab, clinic, or shelter. The narrow slice of remote work in the field typically involves administrative coordination, animal records management, or compliance documentation for research facilities.
How can I get hired as a animal care technician in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is volunteering or taking a part-time kennel attendant or shelter assistant role at one of New Jersey's SPCA chapters or county animal shelters, which regularly bring on candidates without formal credentials. Rutgers University and several of New Jersey's pharmaceutical research campuses occasionally post entry-level animal care aide or vivarium assistant positions that train on the job toward AALAS certification. Coming in from adjacent roles like veterinary receptionist or pet care attendant, combined with starting the AALAS ALAT study track, gives candidates a clear and credible route in.
Where can I find and apply to animal care technician jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to animal care technician jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly.
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