| Job Title |
Animal Caretaker |
| Job Description |
Performs Any Combination Of Following Duties To Attend
Animals, Such As Mice, Canaries, Guinea Pigs, Mink, Dogs, And
Monkeys, On Farms And In Facilities, Such As Kennels, Pounds,
Hospitals, And Laboratories: Feeds And Waters Animals According
To Schedules. Cleans And Disinfects Cages, Pens, And Yards And
Sterilizes Laboratory Equipment And Surgical Instruments.
Examines Animals For Signs Of Illness And Treats Them According
To Instructions. Transfers Animals Between Quarters. Adjusts
Controls To Regulate Temperature And Humidity Of Animals'
Quarters. Records Information According To Instructions, Such As
Genealogy, Diet, Weight, Medications, Food Intake, And License
Number. Anesthetizes, Inoculates, Shaves, Bathes, Clips, And
Grooms Animals. Repairs Cages, Pens, Or Fenced Yards. May Kill
And Skin Animals, Such As Fox And Rabbit, And Pack Pelts In
Crates. May Be Designated According To Place Worked Such As
Dog-pound Attendant (government Ser.); Farmworker, Fur
(agriculture); Helper, Animal Laboratory (pharmaceut.); Kennel
Attendant (agriculture); Pet Shop Attendant (retail Trade);
Veterinary-hospital Attendant (medical Ser.).
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