Animal caretaker
What does an apprenticeship as an animal keeper at UNIL involve?
The animal keeper apprentices in the laboratory animal orientation raise and care for animals used for research (mice, rats, frogs, drosophila). They will learn about the different species and breeds of animal used in experiments, the methods of lifting them and how to comply with the appropriate hygiene conditions.
The apprentices work in close collaboration with researchers and look after the welfare of the animals, while ensuring compliance with the legal framework and directives on the subject.
Why do an apprenticeship as an animal keeper at UNIL?
The animal keeper apprenticeship at UNIL allows you to complete your training in an agricultural setting with innovative equipment and infrastructure that is up to international recommendations.
This is also an opportunity to exchange ideas with students from different backgrounds, to take part in cutting-edge experiments and to learn from each other;experiences at the cutting edge of research, as well as tackling a wide range of themes, thereby developing multiple skills.
To practise this profession, you need to be easy to get on with and have a keen interest in animals and their behaviour, as well as a more general interest in biology. You also need to learn practical and physical tasks, have good observation skills and be able to communicate easily.