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Duties and Tasks
Animal technicians may perform the following tasks: - check and record, on a daily basis, the health status and behaviour of animals in their care
- prepare food and water and care for laboratory, field or zoo animals
- look after zoo exhibits, holding or breeding areas and equipment
- assist in return-to-the-wild programs
- carry out experiments using animals, recording the results under supervision and according to relevant codes of practice, and the organisation's animal experimentation ethics committee
- take samples of animal body fluids, faeces or tissue for analysis or veterinary inspection
- inspect and test animals for worm infestation and disease
- observe animals' reactions to tests
- make routine calculations and prepare graphs
- clean and disinfect cages and facilities, and sterilise equipment
- establish and maintain breeding programs
- help in fertility testing with sheep, cattle or poultry research
- assist in the selection and grading of animals for breeding programs
- help with injections, surgery, dressings and care of animals after operations
- assist with the production of animal experimentation protocols
- humanely put animals down and/or handle animals that have died
- carry out post-mortem examinations on dead animals.
Specialisations
Field Assistant
Zookeeper
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Quick Facts
