Animal Care Technician II Job Description

The Animal Care Technician II cleans cages and equipment and monitors the health and well being of the animals. Provides daily care for research animals. Being an Animal Care Technician II may transport animals to and from laboratories. Responsible for coordinating with supervisors on operational and technical duties and performs more advanced surgical procedures and post-operative care. In addition, Animal Care Technician II requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being an Animal Care Technician II gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Works under moderate supervision. Working as an Animal Care Technician II typically requires 1-3 years of related experience.

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Animal Care Technician II Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Animal Care Technician II to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • push or pull using forces up to 50 pounds frequently (34 – 66% of the work day);
  • use hands for simple grasping, pushing or pulling, and fine manipulations constantly (more than 66% of the day);
  • stand or walk continuously up to 6 hours per day;
  • kneel, bend, squat, reach overhead, lift overhead, or push or pull frequently (34 – 66 % of the work day);
  • sit for up to 2 hours per day;
  • lift or carry up to 20 pounds frequently (34-66% of the day) and up to 50 pounds occasionally (less than 33% day);
  • knee stand, crawl, or climb step stools or 6-foot stepladders occasionally (less than 33% of the workday).

Requirements:

  • lift or carry up to 20 pounds frequently (34-66% of the day) and up to 50 pounds occasionally (less than 33% day);
  • knee stand, crawl, or climb step stools or 6-foot stepladders occasionally (less than 33% of the workday);
  • sit for up to 2 hours per day;
  • kneel, bend, squat, reach overhead, lift overhead, or push or pull frequently (34 – 66 % of the work day);
  • push or pull using forces up to 50 pounds frequently (34 – 66% of the work day);
  • use hands for simple grasping, pushing or pulling, and fine manipulations constantly (more than 66% of the day);
  • stand or walk continuously up to 6 hours per day.