They help with surgery and do the advanced care. Caretakers who are beyond entry-level may supervise other employees. Laboratory Animal Caretakers is a specialty of Animal Caretakers. For more information on Laboratory Animal Caretakers, see the occupational statement for Animal Caretakers. Laboratory Animal Caretakers is in the Agriculture and Natural Resources Career Cluster.
Wages vary according to training and experience.
Entry level wages may be lower. Starting wage is unavailable at this time. Outlook Laboratory animal caretakers were included in the larger occupational group of animal caretakers. There were 1,020 people employed in this group in 1996. Number of jobs expected per year is unavailable at this time.