Texas A&M University
Classification Specifications

General Description:  Directs and trains animal care personnel and participates in work of the animal care facility.

Typical:  Directs and participates in the cleaning of animal housing facilities and feeding equipment; applies basic principles of handling and restraint of animals, sanitation and disinfection; plans work routines and schedules for subordinate animal care personnel; trains new employees; directs cleaning of animal examination rooms, surgery rooms, treatment rooms, laboratories, and other clinic areas; directs operation, care, and maintenance of mechanical and other equipment; directs and participates in providing routine care for animals; prepares basic animal food; feeds and waters animals; coordinates bathing, dipping, and grooming of animals; advises animal care personnel in implementation of special instructions from professional staff members; performs delegated duties in the absence of the Animal Clinic supervisor; performs related duties as required.

Received:  General instruction and periodic review from Animal Clinic supervisor or other supervisor.

Given:  General instruction and periodic review to Animal Caretakers I and II.

Required:  High school graduation or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Three years in animal care.

Preferred:  Additional training in personnel management. Supervision of animal caretakers.

Required:  None.

Preferred:  Certificate of Laboratory Animal Care.

Typical:  Use of wet/dry vacuum cleaner, blower/dryer, meat grinder, pressure washer, front-end loader, tractor, power sweeper, fork lift, dump truck, and manure spreader.

Typical:  None.