This is an essential position in the Department of Laboratory Animal Resources DLAR The individual provides animal care services This is a full time position and requires a dedicated trained individual who can provide care for a wide variety of species may include but is not limited to rodents rabbits reptiles amphibians song birds barn owls ferrets and swine This individual prepares and maintains animal care and use documentation supports ongoing research activities and provides veterinary supportive care as directed by the Attending VeterinarianThis essential position supports the animal care program and requires attendance on weekends holidays and during emergency conditions such as inclement weather and power failure Additional weekday overtime work may occasionally be required This position may also include one weekend day as part of the normal work schedule