Assistants of Animal Care Facility

 

The Animal Care Assistants, usually students participating in the College Work Study Program, perform the housekeeping functions of the Animal Care Facility. They are given on the job training, and daily verbal instructions by the facility supervisor which may include dusting, sweeping, mopping, preparing soiled equipment for washing and properly storing clean equipment.

An Animal Care Assistant also performs the weekend duties. This involves a daily check of each animal to insure a stable environment and adequate food and water.