Animal Care Technician II

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Stratford (WI); Vor Ort; USD 24.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Generous vacation

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Health insurance

Zusammenfassung

The Marshfield Agricultural Research Station at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking an Animal Care Technician II to support a premier dairy heifer and lactating cow research program. The role involves direct animal care, data collection, milking, feeding, and maintaining rigorous welfare and biosecurity standards.

You will work around cattle, assist with healthcare, and help collect samples within an AAALAC-accredited facility.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge and experience with dairy cow husbandry practices.
• Knowledge and experience with dairy heifer husbandry practices.
• Basic cattle husbandry equipment operational skills.

Aufgaben

• Inspects and reports equipment problems to ensure optimal and safe operation.
• Inventories, cleans, and maintains organization of animal holding spaces and supplies.
• Maintains organization of and updates records related to research procedures.
• Prepares food and formulas and feeds animals according to established schedules and specifications.
• Observes animal behavior, performs basic animal care, and reports concerns to the appropriate entities to contribute to the health and well-being of animals and promote research.
• Collects samples from animals and administers medications, injections, and treatments according to established protocols and procedures to be used for diagnostic tests and research.

Kenntnisse

Dairy cow husbandry

Dairy heifer husbandry

Cattle handling equipment

Ausbildung

HS Diploma Preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Salary:

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Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Animal Care Technician II

Job Summary:

The Marshfield Agricultural Research Station is located near thestate’s geographic center, in an area of Wisconsin with the highestconcentration of dairy farms. The station, established in 1912, ishome to one of the nation’s premier dairy heifer researchfacilities and operates 955 acres of land providing support forfaculty, researchers, and students in the UW College ofAgricultural and Life Sciences, and the USDA Institute forEnvironmentally Integrated Dairy Management.

Responsibilities for this Animal Care Technician II positioninclude, but are not limited to, animal health observations,routine and clinical animal care treatments, animal handling,milking, feeding, cleaning, and research data collection. Thisperson will need to work around cattle and maneuver them to obtainweights and restraint in a head lock, assist with animalhealthcare, movement on pasture, and collect composite milk samplesin an AAALAC accredited dairy heifer and lactating cow researchoperation. The position will uphold the cleanliness of the milkingfacility and cows to grade A standards

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Inspects and reports equipment problems to ensure optimal andsafe operation
• Inventories, cleans, and maintains organization of animalholding spaces and supplies
• Maintains organization of and updates records related toresearch procedures
• Prepares food and formulas and feeds animals according toestablished schedules and specifications
• Observes animal behavior, performs basic animal care, andreports concerns to the appropriate entities to contribute to thehealth and well-being of animals and promote research
• Collects samples from animals and administers medications,injections, and treatments according to established protocols andprocedures to be used for diagnostic tests and research

Department:

Marshfield Agricultural Research Station

Compensation:

The anticipated hourly pay rate for this position is $21.00. However, final salary will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such asgenerous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitiveinsurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Additionalbenefits information can be found at: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/univstaff.pdf

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience with dairy cow husbandrypractices
• Knowledge and experience with dairy heifer husbandrypractices
• Basic cattle husbandry equipment operational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience documenting animal care records
• Experience providing oversight and training for students,temporary/seasonal staff or related staff.

Education:

H.S. Diploma Preferred

Additional Information:

• Criminal Background Check may be required
• Evaluation/Probationary Period may be required
• Working conditions, lifting requirements, drivingauthorization
• Work Authorization:
  • The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuringeligibility for employment in the United States by the start of theappointment. (This statement is always included unless thedepartment/unit wants to sponsor the visa.)

Contact Information:

Andrew Vaudt, HR Generalist ([e-mail])

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