First-Line Supervisors of Animal Husbandry and Animal Care Workers

Assign tasks such as feeding and treatment of animals, and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters.

Investigate complaints of animal neglect or cruelty, and follow up on complaints appearing to require prosecution.

Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior, notifying veterinarians or managers as warranted.

Monitor animal care, maintenance, breeding, or packing and transfer activities to ensure work is done correctly.

Treat animal illnesses or injuries, following experience or instructions of veterinarians.

Recruit, hire, and pay workers.

Establish work schedules and procedures.

Study feed, weight, health, genetic, or milk production records to determine feed formulas and rations and breeding schedules.

Train workers in animal care procedures, maintenance duties, and safety precautions.

Perform the same animal care duties as subordinates.

Transport or arrange for transport of animals, equipment, food, animal feed, and other supplies to and from work sites.

Inspect buildings, fences, fields or ranges, supplies, and equipment to determine work to be performed.

Prepare reports concerning facility activities, employees' time records, and animal treatment.

Direct and assist workers in maintenance and repair of facilities.

Inseminate livestock artificially to produce desired offspring.

Confer with managers to determine production requirements, conditions of equipment and supplies, and work schedules.

Operate euthanasia equipment to destroy animals.

Plan budgets and arrange for purchase of animals, feed, or supplies.

Monitor eggs and adjust incubator thermometers and gauges to facilitate hatching progress and to maintain specified conditions.