First-Line Supervisors of Animal Husbandry and Animal Care Workers

Tasks Include:

• Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior; notifying veterinarians or managers as warranted.
• Monitor animal care, maintenance, or breeding; or packing and transfer activities to ensure work is done correctly.
• Train workers in animal care procedures, maintenance duties, and safety precautions.
• Treat animal illnesses or injuries, following experience or instructions of veterinarians.
• Assign tasks such as feeding and treatment of animals, and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters.
• Perform the same animal care duties as subordinates.
• Prepare reports concerning facility activities, employees' time records, and animal treatment.
• Confer with managers to determine production requirements, conditions of equipment and supplies, and work schedules.
• Study feed, weight, health, genetic, or milk production records in order to determine feed formulas and rations and breeding schedules.
• Direct and assist workers in maintenance and repair of facilities.

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