NASSAU COUNTY | Title | : | LABORATORY ANIMAL CARETAKER I |
Code | : | 330233 PBN |
CLASS SPECIFICATION | Page | : | 1 of 1 |
1. | Prepares food and feeds animals as directed. |
2. | Maintains animal quarters and cleans and sterilizes cages and instruments. |
3. | Handles animals, cleans and assists in checking for disease or sores. |
4. | Assists in preparation and care of animals and birds used in tests, experiments and operations. |
5. | Assists in maintaining breeding colonies of small animals and keeping records. |
6. | Assists in administering drugs, antibiotics and anesthetics. |
7. | Learns how to perform euthanasia, gross autopsies, and how to remove and prepare specimens. |
1. | Knowledge of the general care, feeding and handling of animals and birds. |
2. | Knowledge of safety precautions required in the care and handling of animals. |
3. | Ability to perform custodial duties in the maintenance of animal quarters. |
4. | Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. |
1. | No formal education requirement. |
2. | One year of experience in the general care of small animals. |
NOTE: | Course work in animal technology may be substituted for the one year of required experience. |