Animal Technician
Job Description
The Animal Care Assistant provides daily care and husbandry for larger preclinical animals, including swine, canine, and ovine, in a laboratory environment. This role supports animal health and welfare, maintains a clean and compliant facility, and assists veterinary staff while following strict quality and safety standards.
Responsibilities
+ Provide daily care and husbandry for larger preclinical animals, including swine, canine, and ovine.
+ Perform daily maintenance of animal health and husbandry, including monitoring animals and reporting concerns.
+ Clean all animal housing areas on a daily basis to ensure a sanitary environment.
+ Provide daily enrichment to animals, including exercise, toys, and social housing where appropriate.
+ Disinfect each housing area weekly, including walls, flooring, and feed bins.
+ Feed all animals according to department SOPs and established schedu...