Job Details

Job Title

Animal Caretaker II

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Vet Med Park-Tamu

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

The Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of veterinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major veterinary educational, medical, and research center. Today, we are one of the largest schools of veterinary medicine in the United States, training nearly 600 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students each year. We support collaboration and teamwork that turns today's discoveries into proactive solutions for animals, humans, and the environment. Together, we strive to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs. To learn more, please visit our website

What we want

The Animal Caretaker II, under supervision, provides animals and facilities care including handling and restraint of research animals; operates mechanical equipment, and perform minor maintenance repair. Also help assist the vet staff with large animal research and teaching procedures and treatments.

What you need to know

Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire's experience.

The hours for this position are Friday, Saturday and Sunday 1p-2a. This position is also eligible for a shift differential.

Required Education:

* High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience:

* Two years of experience in animal care.

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Ability to read and understand written instructions.

Preferred Experience:

* More than two years of large animal experience in husbandry, handling, and restraint.

* At least 1 year of giving topical, injectable, and oral medications..

Required Licenses and Certifications:

* Valid driver's license and or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Ability to handle SHARPS, drive an ATV, and truck and trailer. General knowledge of large animal behavior.

Responsibilities:

* Animal Care: Assists the vet staff with treatments and procedures. Assists the vet staff with setting up spaces for procedures and helping to disinfect procedural spaces after the completed procedures. Assists with daily animal care laundry. Feeds and waters animals. Cleans and disinfects animal housing facilities and feeding equipment at various locations including non-biohazardous facilities, ABS1 and ABSL2 Facilities. Monitors feed and hay intake of animal. Observes and reports any potential health problems. Prepares pens for incoming animals. Disposes of animal carcasses in prescribed manner.

* Animal Handling: Assists the vet staff with daily treatments. Helps the vet staff with filing large animal records, along with daily husbandry records. Assists with animal movements. Assists with restraint of animals for routine vaccinations, deworming, and fecal exams. Assists Investigators with restraining and handling of research animals as needed.

* Equipment use and maintenance: Operates mechanical equipment (gators, tractor, lawn mower, weed eater, etc.) in order to maintain facilities and move animals. Drives to various locations to perform these functions. Repairs minor maintenance issues (fix leaking facets, leaking troughs, etc.). Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.