Animal Care Technician - Animal Care Technician/Cage Wash Technician SoBran Employee Review

2.0
29 May 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Stable. Supervisor is the best and listening to concerns and always offers a helping hard. Don't micromanage. Advancement opportunities if you're willing to relocate.

Cons

Way too much work for one tech. Required to do Cage wash work on top of animal care duties therefore you're left overworked and beat by the end of the day. The work is not distributed evenly with other workers. They'll give you so many responsibilities and tasks but won't give you a fair raise for it. Like seriously? Doing Vet tech work plus Cage wash work but still getting paid less than national average really blows. Supervisors don't micromanage which is awesome but they don't really keep an eye on their workers so if someone is slacking or hiding they won't ever notice. They also don't keep track of workers daily schedule duties so will ask you why something isn't done or give you more tasks. Managers show up way after employees shift and take 3 hour lunches totaling up to a 5 hour work day for them. Must be nice. If you decide to become pregnant or have small children this job is not for you. They only care about keeping the client happy.

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5.0
3 Oct 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Support- I've been in the workforce to include military and civilian, for over forty years and SoBran has by far been the most supportive employer I've had. They don't simply pay you to come to work, they care about you. They care if you are sick, they care if you have a family emergency, and they care about your feedback. If you are looking for a company that "has your back", this is the one. No micro-managing. My Program Manager and SoBran leadership trust in my abilities to manage my crew but are right there if I need assistance or advice. Safety is number one. Quality safety shoes and safety gear provided. It isn't required to provide it, they want their employees to be as safe as possible. Not only do they possess a commitment to their employees and to community, they encourage employees to get involved. They support employee recognition, not only with Helping Hands, Employee of the Month, On-The-Spot Awards, company events, but the leadership doesn't paint a line between them and the employees....we are one team, one family. Integrity, service, and excellence are SoBran's values, and I see it everyday I'm Blessed to be a part of it.

Cons

As it is with all contractor work, you must rely on your contract being renewed. Thankfully, where I've been, SoBran has made it possible to have a crew of happy, content people which has made our performance shine to the hiring organization. Hopefully that plays a part when it's time to renew.

4.0
12 Feb 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Stable Company, HR and managers responsive, quarterly employee representative meetings

Cons

Pay isn't the best for technical fields and does not change much over the years

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