Dairy Farm Student Assistant – AM/PM Shifts

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Auburn University is seeking a student employee to assist with daily care of non‑equine farm animal species in the JT Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital. The role includes milking duties, herd checks, and potential feeding of non‑equine animals.

Shifts run daily with early morning (4:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.) or afternoon (2:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.) blocks. Candidates must be enrolled students at Auburn University and ready to support hospital operations during their shift.

Responsibilities

• AM shift: Set up milking system and clean equipment from prior shift.
• AM shift: Place feed for animals in milking string and follow milking procedures.
• AM shift: Bring animals from pastures per SOPs to maintain hygiene and monitor for illness.
• AM shift: Clean milking parlor and return animals to pasture.
• AM shift: Feed replacement heifers and calves in pens.
• AM shift: Feed non‑equine animals in Large Animal Teaching Herds as assigned.
• AM shift: Assist with daily care of non‑equine species.

Education

Enrolled student at Auburn University

Job description

Auburn University is seeking a student employee to assist with daily care of non‑equine farm animal species in the JT Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital. The role includes milking duties, herd checks, and potential feeding of non‑equine animals.

Shifts run daily with early morning (4:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.) or afternoon (2:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.) blocks. Candidates must be enrolled students at Auburn University and ready to support hospital operations during their shift.