Animal Care Student Employee- Equine Herd

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Auburn University is seeking a student employee to care for university-owned horses and maintain the stables and facilities. The role centers on weekend feeding and pasture checks, with typical hours on Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.

and 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., and potential additional hours during the week or into the fall semester. Responsibilities include feed coverage during vacations, grooming, pasture maintenance, and other husbandry tasks as interest allows.

Qualifications

• Experience handling and caring for horses, with the ability to recognize illness or injuries.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to learn and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Weekend feeding and pasture checks on Saturdays and Sundays.
• Additional hours may be available during the week and may continue into the fall semester.
• Feed coverage during vacations or absences; grooming; pasture maintenance or other husbandry activities as interested.

Skills

Horse care experience

Driver's license

Willingness to learn

Education

Enrolled student at Auburn University

Job description

Overview

This position is responsible for the care and feeding of the university owned horses and the facilities in which they reside.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility would be weekend feeding and pasture checks. Typical hours are Saturday and Sunday from 7:00a.m.-9:00a.m. and 4:00p.m.-5:00p.m.

This position is available for 2-4 weekends per month depending on availability. Some additional hours may be available during the week and may continue into the fall semester if interested.

Additional work may include activities such as:

• Activities such as feed coverage during vacations
• Grooming
• Pasture maintenance or other husbandry activities depending on interest

Qualifications

Enrolled student at Auburn University

Valid driver's license

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience handling and caring for horses, with the ability to recognize illness or injuries.
• Valid driver’s license
• Willingness to learn and follow directions.

Why Work at Auburn?

Why should YOUconsider student employment at Auburn University?

• Gain valuable work experience! Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals.
• Build your network! Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors.
• Make a difference!Have the satisfaction of knowing YOUare a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform.

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