6399-15 Animal Attendant
Feeds, waters, exercises and cares for animals and birds in restricted environments such as zoos, circuses, kennels, veterinary clinics and research establishments.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate II or higher qualification or at least 1 years relevant experience.
Tasks Include:
- cleans and disinfects animal cages and enclosures
- feeds animals and birds
- bathes and grooms animals
- treats minor injuries and reports serious conditions to veterinarians
- inspects animal cages
- transfers animals between enclosures by leading or carrying them, or by opening and closing doors between cages
- dusts and sprays insecticides on animals and birds to control insect pests, or immerses them in insecticide baths
- positions and restrains animals for veterinary treatment
- may, under the direction of trained staff, perform veterinary procedures such as giving injections or medication to animals
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