Job Description:

• 1) Breeds and raises animals, such as cats, dogs, guinea pigs, mice, monkeys, rabbits, and rats: Selects and breeds animals, according to knowledge of animals, genealogy, traits, and offspring desired.

• 2) Feeds and waters animals, and cleans pens, cages, yards, and hutches.

• 3) Examines animals to detect symptoms of illness or injury.

• 4) Treats minor injuries and ailments and engages VETERINARIAN to treat animals with serious illnesses or injuries.

• 5) Records weight, diet and other breeding data.

• 6) Builds and maintains hutches, pens, and fenced yards.

• 7) Adjusts controls to maintain specific temperature in building.

• 8) Arranges for sale of animals to hospitals, research centers, pet shops, and food processing plants.

• 9) May exhibit animals at shows.

• 10) May be designated according to kind of animal bred and raised as Cat Breeder; Dog Breeder; Guinea-Pig Breeder; Monkey Breeder; Mouse Breeder; Rabbit Breeder; Rat Breeder.