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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Concept Breadcrumbs

Rural Development, Communities, Education, Extension > people > technicians > animal technicians
Preferred Term:

animal technicians

Definition:
Assistants to a veterinarian, biological or biomedical researcher, or other scientist who are engaged in the care and management of animals, and who are trained in basic principles of animal life processes and routine laboratory and animal health care procedures.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
technicians
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • animal care workers
  • veterinary technicians
  • caregivers (animals)
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/9076
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