H-1B Visa Animal Care Technician Jobs
Animal Care Technician roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in animal science, veterinary technology, or a related biological field. Employers in research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and zoological facilities are the most active H-1B sponsors for this occupation.
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About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
The Animal Care Technician II provides exemplary animal care and adheres to all department and AbbVie regulatory expectations. Provides animal husbandry and oversight in support of the AbbVie drug discovery and development process.
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Maintains the vivarium and support areas through proper execution of assigned tasks. Directly performs the daily activities involved with cleaning and spraying cages, disinfecting and sanitizing equipment, and stocking supplies. Follows department procedures, to include but not be limited to: cage cleaning, room sanitation, equipment preparation and moving, and cage changes.
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Maintains daily husbandry tasks through proper execution of training materials and assigned tasks. Directly performs animal handling, carrying and holding animal cages and animals, using and moving carts, hoses or any other lab equipment and supplies.
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Follows department procedures to provide comprehensive observation and handling of various research animals. Assists with the receiving and housing of research animals; including preparing for the housing activity.
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Documents tasks in both written and electronic platforms in accordance with regulatory expectations. Documentation style must be neat, organized, and consistent with departmental standards.
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Maintains area of responsibility by practicing good observation skills and attention to detail. Physical dexterity, visual and auditory acuity, and sensitivity to changes in environmental conditions are utilized in daily task performance.
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Uses experience and training to make minor decisions to execute daily responsibilities to support animal care operations.
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Applies basic computer skills to maintain regulatory compliance and training to include but not limited to, email, calendar, and computer based training modules. Assists in the development of departmental documentation and training materials.
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Assures duties are completed accurately and in a timely manner not to impact pipeline activities and/or integrity of regulatory expectations.
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Provides basic technical husbandry training to new employees.
Qualifications
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HS education and a minimum of one year experience in a laboratory animal care facility or an Associate’s Degree in a related field.
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AALAS certification at the ALAT level or above.
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Problem-solving ability consisting of taking initiative to handle basic issues autonomously and working with team members for the more complex issues to support animal care operations.
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Good communication to relay issues to management and with both internal staff and those external of the department.
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Ability to safely lift 50 pounds, consistently stand and walk for extended periods of time, to include walking and adhering to safety rules and expectations including but not limited to: grasping, squeezing, pushing, pulling, squatting, stooping, and bending.
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Willing and able to work a rotating schedule which includes some level of mandatory weekend coverage and holiday coverage.
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Ability to work in compliance with all local, federal, GLP, FDA, and USDA regulations. Works effectively and efficiently in a GLP environment.
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Ability to maintain efficiency in the workplace and be effective in a team environment.
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Mentors and coaches peers in performance of assigned tasks.
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Attention to detail to provide good animal welfare.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
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The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
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We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
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This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
The Animal Care Technician II provides exemplary animal care and adheres to all department and AbbVie regulatory expectations. Provides animal husbandry and oversight in support of the AbbVie drug discovery and development process.
-
Maintains the vivarium and support areas through proper execution of assigned tasks. Directly performs the daily activities involved with cleaning and spraying cages, disinfecting and sanitizing equipment, and stocking supplies. Follows department procedures, to include but not be limited to: cage cleaning, room sanitation, equipment preparation and moving, and cage changes.
-
Maintains daily husbandry tasks through proper execution of training materials and assigned tasks. Directly performs animal handling, carrying and holding animal cages and animals, using and moving carts, hoses or any other lab equipment and supplies.
-
Follows department procedures to provide comprehensive observation and handling of various research animals. Assists with the receiving and housing of research animals; including preparing for the housing activity.
-
Documents tasks in both written and electronic platforms in accordance with regulatory expectations. Documentation style must be neat, organized, and consistent with departmental standards.
-
Maintains area of responsibility by practicing good observation skills and attention to detail. Physical dexterity, visual and auditory acuity, and sensitivity to changes in environmental conditions are utilized in daily task performance.
-
Uses experience and training to make minor decisions to execute daily responsibilities to support animal care operations.
-
Applies basic computer skills to maintain regulatory compliance and training to include but not limited to, email, calendar, and computer based training modules. Assists in the development of departmental documentation and training materials.
-
Assures duties are completed accurately and in a timely manner not to impact pipeline activities and/or integrity of regulatory expectations.
-
Provides basic technical husbandry training to new employees.
Qualifications
-
HS education and a minimum of one year experience in a laboratory animal care facility or an Associate’s Degree in a related field.
-
AALAS certification at the ALAT level or above.
-
Problem-solving ability consisting of taking initiative to handle basic issues autonomously and working with team members for the more complex issues to support animal care operations.
-
Good communication to relay issues to management and with both internal staff and those external of the department.
-
Ability to safely lift 50 pounds, consistently stand and walk for extended periods of time, to include walking and adhering to safety rules and expectations including but not limited to: grasping, squeezing, pushing, pulling, squatting, stooping, and bending.
-
Willing and able to work a rotating schedule which includes some level of mandatory weekend coverage and holiday coverage.
-
Ability to work in compliance with all local, federal, GLP, FDA, and USDA regulations. Works effectively and efficiently in a GLP environment.
-
Ability to maintain efficiency in the workplace and be effective in a team environment.
-
Mentors and coaches peers in performance of assigned tasks.
-
Attention to detail to provide good animal welfare.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
-
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
-
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
-
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Animal Care Technician
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your role to normally demand at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. For animal care technicians, a degree in animal science, biology, or veterinary technology is the strongest credential. A general science degree with unrelated coursework weakens the petition.
Target research institutions and pharma employers
Biomedical research facilities, contract research organizations, and pharmaceutical companies routinely sponsor H-1B visas for animal care technicians because the roles require IACUC compliance knowledge and species-specific technical skills that justify the specialty occupation standard.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter employers by their LCA filing history for animal care roles on Migrate Mate. This shows you which organizations have actively sponsored this job title before, so you're not applying to employers unfamiliar with the H-1B process for this occupation.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up prevailing wages for your SOC code and work location before your employer files the LCA. If the offered salary falls below Level I, the LCA will not certify and the H-1B petition can't proceed.
Get AALAS certification before your petition is filed
Holding an AALAS certification like ALAT or LAT strengthens the specialty occupation argument in your I-129 petition. It signals to USCIS that the role requires specialized knowledge beyond general animal handling, reducing the risk of a Request for Evidence.
Understand cap timing if your employer is cap-subject
Most private research companies are cap-subject, meaning your petition must be filed in April for an October 1 start date. Zoos, universities, and nonprofit research institutions are often cap-exempt, allowing filing and employment to begin at any time of year.
H-1B Visa Animal Care Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Animal Care Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires the role to normally demand a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Animal care technician roles at biomedical research facilities, pharmaceutical companies, and accredited zoos are more likely to qualify than general shelter or kennel positions, because they require applied knowledge in animal physiology, IACUC protocols, or species-specific husbandry that a bachelor's degree directly supports.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Animal Care Technician jobs?
Contract research organizations, university research departments, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and large zoological institutions are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. These employers regularly file Labor Condition Applications for animal care positions because the technical requirements of their programs meet the specialty occupation standard. You can find employers with verified LCA filing history for this job title on Migrate Mate.
What credentials strengthen an H-1B petition for this role?
A bachelor's degree in animal science, veterinary technology, biology, or a closely related field is the foundation. AALAS certifications such as ALAT, LAT, or LATG add significant weight by demonstrating role-specific technical competency. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator confirming U.S. equivalency is required before USCIS will accept it as qualifying.
Can I switch Animal Care Technician jobs while on H-1B status?
Yes, but your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before or on the day you start the new job. Under AC21 portability rules, you can begin working for the new employer once the transfer petition is filed and receipted, as long as your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. The new role must also meet the specialty occupation standard independently.
What is the prevailing wage for Animal Care Technician H-1B positions?
Prevailing wages vary by SOC code, geographic location, and experience level. Your employer is required to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the relevant level before the LCA will certify. You can look up the applicable wage for your specific location and job duties using the OFLC Wage Search. The Bureau of Labor Statistics also publishes national and regional wage data for this occupation under O*NET occupational classifications.