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What does a lab animal technician do?

Technicians handle ordering supplies and instruments and performing minor equipment maintenance. In addition, they assist medical personnel during animal surgery. They may provide routine preoperative and postoperative care, perform standardized laboratory tests on animal specimens and report findings.

How much do animal research technicians make?

The national average salary for a Animal Research Technician is $40,423 in United States.