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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Animal Attendant III, Animal Resources Center in Austin, Texas
Operates cagewash 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.Provides animal husbandry and care for all species housed in ARC facilities.Observes animals for signs of disease and/or illness and reports conditions to the veterinary group.Completes all required job-related documentation, including per diem sheets, checklists, animal records, and files.Cleans cages, pens, and animal quarters. Sanitizes animal rooms, equipment, and facilities to prevent infections and disease. Maintains accurate records of room/equipment cleans.Performs routine maintenance checks on equipment and reports any equipment that requires repairs or maintenance. Maintains accurate records of equipment checks.Sets up incoming animal deliveries. Receives, identifies, and cages newly arrived animals. Verifies animal deliveries against order documentation and submits delivery documentation to supervisor.Drives UT owned carts and vehicles and transports equipment between facilities and pick up equipment and/or animals.May work without onsite supervision on weekends and University holidays as required.Other special projects and duties as assigned.