Animal Technician
Observe and care for animals to support scientists and students with research.
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May 2021
Being an Animal Techncian can be rewarding but can be highly competitive and stressful.
Reviewer's QualificationDiploma of Animal Technology
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationScience & Technology
The good thingsBeing an Animal Technician can be an enjoyable experience. You will have days where all the hard work you have put in has helped a with a research breakthrough. Remuneration can be very good.
The challengesSadly their is a lot of death to deal with and compassion fatigue is not unusual and can take it's toll on you mentally.
There is also the element of over competitive co-workers looking to get ahead a...
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Mar 2024
It’s noice, it’s different, it’s unuusual
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate III in Laboratory Animal Technology
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationFarming, Animals & Conservation
The good thingsIt’s rewarding to know that you’re helping develop medical research but it’s not rewarding in the same way that being hands on with domestic, wildlife or livestock is with how it’s hands on.
The challengesDon’t get paid overtime even when working overtime. Work inside an animal facility where you don’t get to see outside (no windows). You need perseverance and adaptability.
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