Veterinarian Assistants & Laboratory Animal Caretakers

Description

Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinic. Clean and disinfect cages and work areas, and sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment. May provide routine post-operative care, administer medication orally or topically, or prepare samples for laboratory examination under the supervision of veterinary or laboratory animal technologists or technicians, veterinarians, or scientists. Exclude "Nonfarm Animal Caretakers" (39-2021). See "From workplace to home environment: spreading of mouse allergens by laboratory animal workers." [PMID 30358658] "The presence of the clinical symptoms associated with LA exposure and high FeNO levels should prompt further medial assessments in LA workers." [PMID 29858653]

Category

Crop & Livestock Production

SOC Code

31-9096

Synonyms

Laboratory animal workers; Laboratory animal handlers; Animal care workers; Laboratory animal scientists; Laboratory animal technicians

Job Tasks

High risk job tasks associated with this job:

• Care for birds (zookeepers)
• Care for children or animals infected with cryptosporidiosis
• Care for children or primates infected with hepatitis A
• Generate bioaerosols of animal-derived proteins
• Generate latex dust using latex products
• Handle agents that cause allergic contact dermatitis or contact urticaria
• Handle infected animal carcasses or placental tissues
• Handle infected chickens or birds
• Handle infected dog or cat (bite or scratch)
• Handle infected domestic animals (inhalation or percutaneous exposure)
• Handle infected laboratory rats or mice
• Handle infected macaque monkeys
• Handle laboratory animals
• Have contact with dogs or cats (fecal-oral exposure)