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Cleaning of indoor caging and of animals themselves. Cleaning and disinfecting of cage interior, exterior, "furniture," and areas around the caging (floors, counters, under and above the caging).

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Preparation of food. Utilizing proper diets, appropriate ratios of ingredients, appropriate size pieces of food, proper feeding bowls, and appropriate amounts of food to be given.

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Feeding of animals. Incorporating correct placement of bowls, proper temperature of food to be given, and frequency of feedings.

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Formula preparation and feeding of formula to babies. Using correct methods of measuring and preparing liquid formulas for baby animals, knowing proper temperature of formulas to be fed, frequency of feedings, proper amount of formula to be fed, using appropriate nipple, syringe, tube sizes for feeding, proper maintenance of feeding implements, and maintaining feeding records.

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Proper admittance of incoming patients. Initial set-up of animal (providing proper housing and basic medical treatment).

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Administration of medical treatments. Following veterinary staff instructions for medical treatments, giving treatments at appropriate times, and giving subcutaneous fluids when necessary.

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Observation and monitoring health and well-being. Maintaining observation records, observing the animals for body temperature changes, stool and urine observations, hydration levels, lethargy, feeding and eating responses, and stress levels. Informing veterinary staff and management of conditions noted through observations, as necessary.

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General housekeeping. Using appropriate cleaning and disinfecting agents to be used, sweeping and mopping of work areas, wiping down counters of work areas, proper removal of garbage and compost, keeping up with laundry (shaking bedding out, cleaning lint filter every cycle, knowing proper amounts of detergent and bleach to use), dishwashing, keeping food storage areas and work areas neat and tidy, and washing carriers or caging on outside slab using pressure washer.

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Answering the 24–Hour Emergency Hotline. Being polite, courteous, diplomatic and professional on the telephone, taking complete and accurate telephone messages, giving out accurate and appropriate information, and calling volunteers when necessary for rescue work.

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Admittance procedures. Following proper posted protocol for admitting animals, filling in admittance form completely, and working with the public to bring us the animal in a professional and diplomatic manner.

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Record-keeping. Keeping track of animal feedings on forms and feeding board, filling out medication records completely, keeping track of observations on feeding sheets, and noting appropriate behavioral and health concerns of every patient.

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Physical labor. Repeated lifting, pulling wheelbarrows, carrying, raking, and ability to work in all types of weather conditions.

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Animal care. Preparation of diets and feeding of animals, cleaning of large enclosures, monitoring health and well-being of animals, and providing behavioral enrichment and stimulation.

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Record-keeping. Maintaining feeding, observation, enrichment, and enclosure cleaning records.

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Maintenance of equipment. Regular cleaning of vehicles and equipment used in outside work.