Directly supervise and coordinate activities of animal husbandry or animal care workers.
<ul><li>Assign tasks such as feeding and treatment of animals, and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters.</li><li>Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior, notifying veterinarians or managers as warranted.</li><li>Monitor animal care, maintenance, breeding, or packing and transfer activities to ensure work is done correctly.</li><li>Treat animal illnesses or injuries, following experience or instructions of veterinarians.</li><li>Establish work schedules and procedures.</li><li>Train workers in animal care procedures, maintenance duties, and safety precautions.</li><li>Perform the same animal care duties as subordinates.</li><li>Transport or arrange for transport of animals, equipment, food, animal feed, and other supplies to and from work sites.</li><li>Prepare reports concerning facility activities, employees' time records, and animal treatment.</li><li>Inspect buildings, fences, fields or ranges, supplies, and equipment to determine work to be performed.</li><li>Direct and assist workers in maintenance and repair of facilities.</li><li>Confer with managers to determine production requirements, conditions of equipment and supplies, and work schedules.</li></ul>