Animal Attendant III, Animal Resources Center

Provides husbandry and animal care for all species housed at the ARC, including USDA-covered large animals, other USDA-covered species, rodents, and aquatics. Performs all aspects of animal husbandry, including feeding, watering, cage cleaning, and routine monitoring of animal health and behavior.Maintains accurate and complete records of animal care and husbandry activities, including health observations, environmental conditions, and husbandry exceptions.Operates cage washing equipment, including rack washers, tunnel washers, and autoclaves. Sanitizes animal housing equipment using cage washing machines. Fills drinking bottles with fresh water and cages with bedding. Performs routine maintenance on equipment as required. Operates autoclaves to sterilize equipment as needed. Maintains all required records and performs all required steps to ensure adequacy of sanitation.Accepts deliveries of equipment and supplies from vendors. Processes, verifies, and stores supplies in assigned storage areas upon delivery. Confirms delivered items against delivery documentation and submits documentation to the supervisor.Prepares and uses dips, sprays, detergents, and disinfectants. Maintains and sanitizes animal rooms, equipment, and facilities to prevent infection and disease. Reports equipment requiring repair or maintenance to the appropriate personnel.Performs routine checks of the automatic watering system. Prepares and mixes feed according to established instructions and protocols.Sets up incoming animal deliveries. Receives, identifies, and appropriately cages newly arrived animals. Transfers or transports animals, feed, and bedding materials as required.May work without onsite supervision on weekends and holidays to provide animal care for all species, including USDA-covered species. May operate University vehicles as required. Completes all required documentation related to weekend work and vehicle operation.Performs other duties as assigned.

Created: 2025-12-26