Lab Animal Caretaker
About The Position
The Lab Animal Caretaker will provide basic animal husbandry care on a daily basis. Provides food, water and clean cages to all animals as assigned and maintain animal room sanitation on a scheduled basis; Responsible for daily observation and examination of animals for signs of illness, injury, and or behavioral changes. Responsible for observing and recording environmental conditions such as humidity and temperature, maintain hallways, storage areas, procedure and cage wash areas in a clean and organized manner and other related duties as assigned. Knowledge in basic husbandry and may assist the attending Veterinarian and/or Veterinary Technician in performing treatments or procedures on animals.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Nice To Haves
- 1 year experience in laboratory animal science related field Preferred
- Assist Laboratory Animal Tech Preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide basic animal husbandry care on a daily basis
- Provide food, water and clean cages to all animals as assigned
- Maintain animal room sanitation on a scheduled basis
- Responsible for daily observation and examination of animals for signs of illness, injury, and or behavioral changes
- Responsible for observing and recording environmental conditions such as humidity and temperature
- Maintain hallways, storage areas, procedure and cage wash areas in a clean and organized manner
- Assist the attending Veterinarian and/or Veterinary Technician in performing treatments or procedures on animals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
