TES Dog Colony Attendant
Core
Daily care, cleanliness, and maintenance of laboratory dogs in a veterinary or hospital environment.
Role type
Animal Care Attendant (Dog Colony)
Builds
Support for laboratory animal research and veterinary operations
Domain
Veterinary medicine / Laboratory animal care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Animal handling, cage cleaning, inventory restocking, basic math, reading instructions
Preferred skills
Experience with laboratory animals, physical stamina
Technologies
Hand tools, power tools
Responsibilities
Clean and maintain animal cages and containment rooms; launder and distribute linens and scrubs; restock supplies for animal needs; feed, water, and update health records for dogs; build whelping boxes and maintain kennel grass/yard areas; assist with animal treatment and transportation; maintain grounds around animal quarters.
Seniority
Entry-level, temporary support role