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First-Line Supervisors of Animal Husbandry and Animal Care Workers

SOC 45-1011.08

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of animal husbandry or animal care workers.

8
Skills
8
Knowledge
3
Job Zone
No
Green

Top Skills 8

Management of Personnel Resources
3.9
Active Listening
3.8
Speaking
3.8
Critical Thinking
3.8
Monitoring
3.8
Coordination
3.8
Judgment and Decision Making
3.8
Social Perceptiveness
3.6

Knowledge Areas 8

Administration and Management
4.0
English Language
3.5
Education and Training
3.2
Psychology
3.0
Customer and Personal Service
3.0
Personnel and Human Resources
3.0
Biology
2.9
Public Safety and Security
2.8

Key Tasks

1Assign tasks such as feeding and treatment of animals, and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters.
2Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior, notifying veterinarians or managers as warranted.
3Monitor animal care, maintenance, breeding, or packing and transfer activities to ensure work is done correctly.
4Treat animal illnesses or injuries, following experience or instructions of veterinarians.
5Establish work schedules and procedures.

Also Known As

Animal Care Supervisor Animal Caretaker Supervisor Animal Facility Specialist Animal Maintenance Supervisor Animal Shelter Manager Artificial Breeding Ranch Supervisor Barn Boss Barn Manager Broiler Supervisor Camp Boss

Tools & Equipment

Animal injection syringes Animal trailers Animal vaccination syringes Artificial insemination syringes Automated feed batch mixers

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