Job Description:

• 1) Examines, diagnoses, and treats diseases of laboratory animals to ensure health of animals used in scientific research and to comply with regulations governing their humane and ethical treatment: Examines animals to detect indications of disease or injury, and treats animals when indications are found, to prevent spread of disease to other animals or workers.

• 2) Discusses research projects with associates to plan procedures and selects animals for specific research based on knowledge of species and research principles and techniques.

• 3) Participates in research projects.