Dairy Cow Care Technician II – Milking & Research

University of Wisconsin; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holidays

Paid time off

Insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Marshfield Agricultural Research Station, part of the University of Wisconsin, seeks an Animal Care Technician II to care for dairy cattle and assist in milking, feeding, cleaning, and data collection. The role supports researchers and students across the dairy research facility.

Responsibilities include animal health observations, routine treatments, sample collection, and maintaining facility cleanliness. Competitive benefits, vacation, and retirement plans accompany the position.

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 records related to research procedures.
• Prepares food and formulas and feeds animals according to schedules.
• Observes animal behavior and reports concerns to support animal health and research.
• Collects samples and administers medications/treatments per protocols for diagnostics and research.

Skills

Dairy cow husbandry

Dairy heifer husbandry

Cattle handling

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Marshfield Agricultural Research Station, part of the University of Wisconsin, seeks an Animal Care Technician II to care for dairy cattle and assist in milking, feeding, cleaning, and data collection. The role supports researchers and students across the dairy research facility.

Responsibilities include animal health observations, routine treatments, sample collection, and maintaining facility cleanliness. Competitive benefits, vacation, and retirement plans accompany the position.