Dairy Cattle Care Technician II - Early Mornings & Research

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking an Animal Care Technician II for the Dairy Cattle Center on campus. You will participate in milking, feeding, cleaning, handling, and health observations, collecting milk samples, and processing according to SOPs.

Work is performed with limited supervision, on a schedule from 3:30AM to 12:00PM, four days weekly, with rotating weekends. The starting pay is $20.00/hr, with benefits and retirement options described by UW. HS diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• All necessary skills and knowledge will be taught during the first year on the job.
• A positive attitude and commitment to learning about the care of dairy cattle.
• Willingness to work hard and contribute positively to the work team.
• Skills in communicating with fellow co-workers, the management team, faculty, and visitors in a professional manner.
• Cattle handling and restraining techniques.
• Basic techniques and principles involved in milking dairy cows.
• Familiarity with recognizing normal vs. abnormal appearances and behavior in dairy cattle.
• Ability to operate farm equipment or willingness to learn them.
• Ability to interpret and follow written and oral research management protocols.
• Ability to interact professionally with students, faculty, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food and formulas and feeds animals according to schedules and specifications.
• Collects samples from animals and administers medications, injections, and treatments for diagnostics and research.
• Observes animal behavior, performs basic care, and reports concerns to support animal health and research.
• Maintains organization of and updates records related to research procedures.
• Inventories, cleans, and maintains organization of animal holding spaces and supplies.
• Inspects and reports equipment problems to ensure safe operation.

Job description

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking an Animal Care Technician II for the Dairy Cattle Center on campus. You will participate in milking, feeding, cleaning, handling, and health observations, collecting milk samples, and processing according to SOPs.

Work is performed with limited supervision, on a schedule from 3:30AM to 12:00PM, four days weekly, with rotating weekends. The starting pay is $20.00/hr, with benefits and retirement options described by UW. HS diploma preferred.