What Will I Do?

• Holding animals to allow examination and treatment by veterinarians

• Cleaning and sterilising examination tables and equipment

• Preparing instruments and handing them to the veterinarian

• Assisting veterinarians to administer anaesthetics and oxygen during operations

• Placing animals in cages for recovery from operations and monitoring their condition

• Giving medications to animals

• Maintaining stock control and records

• Providing animal care advice, and preparing, delivering, and reviewing animal care education programs

• May perform diagnostic laboratory tests

• May act as receptionist, accept payments and undertake clerical work.

What Will I Do?

• Inspecting, preparing, cleaning, disinfecting and maintaining comfortable animal cages and enclosures

• Transporting food, filling water troughs and feeding animals according to their individual needs

• Maintaining animal health records, treating minor injuries and reporting serious conditions to veterinarians

• Exercising and playing with animals, answering visitor questions, and transferring animals between enclosures by leading or carrying them

• Dusting and spraying insecticides on animals and immersing them in insecticide baths, to control insect pests.

What Will I Do?

• Feeding and providing water to animals

• Cleaning and maintaining animal enclosures

• Monitoring the health and behavior of animals

• Administering medications and treatments as needed

• Assisting with animal enrichment activities

• Maintaining records of animal care and observations

• Assisting with the transport and handling of animals

• Communicating with veterinarians and other animal care staff

• Educating the public about animal care and welfare

• Ensuring a safe and clean environment for the animals