Perform animal care duties; provide custodial care for animals and animal facilities.

Perform routine tasks involved in the care and feeding of animals.

First-level class of series.

Feed and water animals in accordance with prescribed diets and instruc­tions; 

Transfer animals from soiled to clean enclosures making sure to main­tain individual animal identity; prepare animal quarters in accordance with specified procedures; 

Clean and/or sterilize cages, pans, runs and surrounding premises including walls, floors, windows, food preparation rooms and cage washing areas accord­ing to specified procedures; 

Observe animals for obvious abnormalities and report observations; 

Maintain records related to feeding, care and animal identification;  

May lift heavy animals, cages, supplies and/or equipment; 

Perform related duties as required. 

Maintain equipment and premises in accordance with specified standards; ensure that temperature, water pressure, humidity and lighting remain within accept­able ranges; read and record data; report deviations;

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position. 

Physical ability to do required work; ability to read and write.