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 Qualification
Diploma of Animal Technology
Experience
10+ years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
Specialisation
Science & Technology
The good things
Being 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 challenges
Sadly 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 Qualification
Certificate III in Laboratory Animal Technology
Experience
10+ years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
Specialisation
Farming, Animals & Conservation
The good things
It’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 challenges
Don’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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