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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Animal Attendant III, Animal Resources Center in Austin, Texas
Provides husbandry and animal care to all species housed at the ARC. This includes USDA covered large animals, other USDA covered species, rodents, and aquatics.Performs all aspects of animal husbandry including feeding, watering, cage cleaning and monitoring health and behavior.Maintains accurate 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 and stores supplies in assigned storage areas upon delivery. Verifies delivered supplies against delivery documentation and submits delivery documentation to the supervisor.Prepares and uses dips, sprays, detergents, and disinfectants. Maintains and sanitizes animal rooms, equipment, and facilities to prevent infections and disease. Reports any equipment that requires repairs or maintenance.Performs routine checks on the automatic watering system. Prepares or mixes feed according to specific instructions.Sets up incoming animal deliveries. Receives, identifies, and cages newly arrived animals. Transfers or transports animals, feed, and bedding materials.May work without onsite supervision on weekends and holidays to provide care for all species including USDA covered species. May operate University vehicles as required. Completes all required documentation for weekend work and vehicle operation.Other duties as assigned.