Animal Surgeon Jobs in West Virginia
Animal Surgeon jobs in West Virginia are open across Fairmont, Inwood, and Morgantown and other West Virginia metros, with employers like NCWV Veterinary Emergency Clinic, NVA, and Vetcor hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Officer of Lab Animal Resources at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for an (Onsite) Animal Care Technician
About the Opportunity
Performs animal care duties including washing soiled animal cages, caging racks and other equipment. Setting up clean cages for animal rooms. Performs other custodial duties within the animal vivarium, daily trash removal, cleaning support areas, maintaining certain types of specialized equipment.
Feeding, watering and changing cages on a variety of animal species used in Biomedical Research.
Observing animals closely and notifying veterinary staff or supervisors if any abnormalities are noticed.
NOTE: This position involves work during weekends, weekdays, holidays or after hours. The person in this position must be available to work during weekends, weekdays, holidays or after hours. This position also requires initial and periodic Medical Monitoring exams through the Occupational Medicine Program.
We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:
- 37.5-hour work week
- 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
- 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
- 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
- WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
- 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
- Wellness programs
Animal Husbandry duties:
- Disassemble rodent caging and separate equipment.
- Dump soiled cages in cage wash area and run soiled cages through rack and tunnel washer.
- Operate cage washers for sanitizing and sterilizing rodent cages.
- Prepare routine daily maintenance on cage washers as described in SOP’s and as directed by supervisors.
- Reassemble rodent cages, auxiliary equipment, other cages and equipment. Prepare cages for room setups and cage changes.
- Provide cage setups and general support to the “Core Facilities” within the perimeter of the vivariums.
- Remove trash daily, provide general custodial duties for work area and support areas.
Animal Care duties:
- Observe animals in assigned animal rooms and report any abnormalities to the supervisor or veterinary staff.
- Provide food and water to animals and cage changes as described in the SOP’s and daily work schedule.
- Set up for newly arrived animals and put newly arrived animals in cages as directed by the Supervisor.
- Provide topical and other basic clinical treatments as prescribed by veterinary staff.
- Document all procedures performed in animal rooms including room logs, temperature/relative humidity and monthly room duties as described in logbook.
- Report to supervisors any abnormalities with equipment in animal rooms or abnormalities that require immediate attention.
Facility maintenance duties:
- Maintain vacuum cleaners in animal rooms.
- Change and maintain filter for change stations and ventilated racks.
- Operate floor scrubbers and pressure washers for animal room sanitation and support area cleanliness.
- Remove animal carcasses weekly from cold room and refrigerators and packed into boxes for removal by outside contractor.
- Stock PPE cabinets and other area where supplies need to be stocked.
- Assist in unloading feed truck and putting feed away.
- Assist in receiving all other supplies to the vivariums.
- Assist in transport of caging and other equipment between vivariums.
Other duties:
- Attend all training sessions and complete all on-line required training.
- Attend all mandatory staff meetings.
- Responsible for laundry for staff scrubs and other items in vivarium that require laundering.
Pay Grade: 10
Qualifications
- Associate Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with animals.
- A minimum of 0-6 months of experience working with either laboratory animals or farm animals preferred.
- Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience with animals will be considered.
- All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Perform tasks in washroom in timely fashion by working efficiently and effectively as a team with co-workers.
- Ability to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including a PAPR (personal air purification respirator).
- Good observation skills. Good manual dexterity for handling small laboratory animals (i.e. mice and rats).
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions in English.
- Ability to perform tasks which require exposure to animal species including mice, rats guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, pigeons, rabbits, cats, dogs, non-human primates, sheep and swine and other exotic animals.
- Must be able to accept exposure (with proper PPE and respirator protection) of animal dander, dusts and fecal matter, fumes from various cleaning solutions and chemicals. Also exposure to hot humid environment of cage washer and autoclaves and cold extremities for working outside with farm animals.
- Ability to pick up small animals with one hand while using the other to hold cage or equipment.
- Ability to be flexible to perform all types of tasks and comprehend changes and be able to implement changes immediately. Provide feedback when changes are implemented.
- Ability for compassion toward animal welfare in a research environment.
Requirements
- Certified by the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) as a Certified Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) preferred.
About WVU
West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.
From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.
At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.
Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.
West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.
Job Posting: May 29, 2026
Posting Classification: Classified
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Schedule: Full-time
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Animal Surgeon Job Market in West Virginia
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Who's Hiring
- NCWV Veterinary Emergency Clinic2

- NVA2

- Vetcor1

- West Virginia University1

Top Industries Hiring
- Animal Care & Pet Services5
- Education1
- Healthcare & Medical Services1
- Science & Research1
What West Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in animal surgeon jobs across West Virginia.
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an AVMA-accredited institution
- ACVS board certification or current residency-trained diplomate eligibility
- Proficiency in soft tissue and orthopedic surgical procedures across small animals
- Experience with advanced imaging interpretation including CT and MRI
- State veterinary license in good standing for the location of practice
- Strong client communication skills for pre- and post-operative consultations
Animal Surgeon Jobs in West Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How many animal surgeon jobs are there in West Virginia?
There are 6+ animal surgeon openings in West Virginia on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Fairmont, Inwood, and Morgantown. New positions post regularly as employers across West Virginia hire.
How much do animal surgeons make in West Virginia?
Animal surgeons in West Virginia earn a median of about $128,990 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $54,830 for the lowest 10% to over $201,910 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which West Virginia cities have the most animal surgeon jobs?
Fairmont, Inwood, and Morgantown have the most animal surgeon openings in West Virginia right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire animal surgeons in West Virginia?
Employers hiring animal surgeons in West Virginia include NCWV Veterinary Emergency Clinic, NVA, and Vetcor, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote animal surgeon jobs in West Virginia?
Yes. About 0% of animal surgeon openings tied to West Virginia are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in West Virginia metros.
How do I apply for animal surgeon jobs in West Virginia?
You can apply to animal surgeon jobs in West Virginia directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred West Virginia location, then apply to each one that fits.
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