Assessing the training, competencies, responsibilities, job titles and need for post-graduate training of animal technologists holding New South Wales qualifications (including important excerpts from New South Wales Animal Research Legislation)

It is apparent that in today’s modern age of biomedical research there is a definite need for personnel qualified and skilled in all facets of animal science and technology. In the Australian state of New South Wales, this fact is supported not only by research staff, department heads, industry specialists and those generally involved with laboratory animals, but also, current state legislation, such as the Animal Research Act, 1990, which decrees that the care, use and welfare of laboratory animals is of the utmost importance and must be undertaken by competent and qualified staff.