Animal Care Technician II- Division of Animal Resources, School of Medicine

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs routine and specialized duties associated with animal care, including feeding, medicating, cleaning, restraint and transportation.
• Maintains adequate inventory of necessary supplies and equipment.
• Observes animal behavior and conditions, collects specimens and provides technical assistance to research and veterinary personnel.
• Performs minor repairs and maintains animal housing facility.
• May train and supervise new technicians.
• May drive utility vehicles to transport animals and supplies, ensuring safe operation, daily inspection and vehicle cleanliness.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma or equivalent and two years of animal husbandry/care experience OR
• Certification as Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) and two years of animal husbandry/care experience OR
• Four years of animal husbandry/care experience.
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Positions within this classification may require a valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record.
• Positions in this classification may require three years of transportation and routing experience in lieu of animal husbandry/care experience.