Animal Technician II

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking institution as an Animal Technician II, where you will play a vital role in the care and husbandry of horses. This position involves daily feeding, health observation, and maintaining cleanliness in a collaborative environment. Enjoy a rewarding career with comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and tuition reduction for you and your family. If you have a passion for animal care and teamwork, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute to the well-being of horses and the community.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Tuition reduction

Retirement plans

Access to recreation and cultural activities

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience feeding and caring for horses.
• Ability to drive a truck according to University policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily animal husbandry to horses at AMEC.
• Ensure stalls and enclosures are safe and compliant.

Skills

Handling and working with horses

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Animal Technician II Posting Number req22703 Department Southern AZ Experiment Station Department Website Link Location Tucson Area Farms Address 4101 N Bear Canyon Rd, Tucson, AZ 85749 USA Position Highlights The AI-Marah Equine Center (AMEC) at the Arizona Experiment Station is seeking an Animal Technician II to join our team. AMEC was donated to the University of Arizona by the late Mrs. Ruth Elizabeth "Bazy'' Tankersley. Our mission is to honor her legacy by improving the lives of horses and people through education, community service, and research.

This position is responsible for all aspects of routine animal husbandry including feeding, watering, maintaining facility cleanliness, continual observation of health and wellbeing of horses, and maintaining records for horses housed at AMEC. The successful candidate will ensure areas where animals are housed are clean, safe and compliant with policies from IACUC and the University. The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, strong work ethic, ability to adjust to changing environments, and the ability to function within a collaborative team.

This position currently works a 4 day 10-hour work schedule, however, can be changed at the manager's discretion, based on need, to a possible 5 day 8-hour work schedule. This position is Sunday-Wednesday, including some holidays and weekends.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide daily animal husbandry to horses that are housed in stalls, turnouts and pastures at AMEC. This includes, but not limited to, feeding a minimum of twice daily, freshening or filling water a minimum of twice daily, cleaning of housing areas a minimum of once daily, performing regular cleaning of feed and water containers, and reporting any animal concerns.
• Assist with oversight and assessment of animal well-being.
• Ensure that stalls and enclosures are safe and compliant with IACUC regulations where indicated.
• Assist with other duties that support AMEC activities and ensure wellbeing of horses at AMEC.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skill in handling and working with horses.
• Ability to catch and place a halter on a horse, and to lead, and groom a horse.
• Ability to effectively communicate.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift/move/transport up to 50 pounds.
• Work in environment that requires continuous bending, stooping, twisting, and turning.
• Work in environment that requires working outside in extreme heat, cold, and other outside elements.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience working with horses of all ages and genders.
• 3 years of experience feeding and caring for horses, including cleaning stalls.
• Ability to drive a truck according to the University Fleet Safety Policy .

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with driving a trailer.

FLSA Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Veterinary and Animal Care Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $15.00 - $18.75 Compensation Type hourly rate Grade 2 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator. Career Stream and Level OC2 Job Family Animal Care Job Function Veterinary & Animal Care Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Kristen Vann
[e-mail] Open Date 5/5/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
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