Dairy Animal Care Technician II – Research Station

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Stratford (WI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Health insurance

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Dairy cow husbandry

Dairy heifer husbandry

Cattle handling equipment

Education

HS Diploma Preferred

Job description

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.