Elite Equine Research Farm Technician III

University of Kentucky; Lexington (VA); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Exceptional Benefits

Résumé du poste

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Research Farm Technician III to join the Department of Veterinary Science in Lexington, KY. You will care for ~300 horses, maintain farm facilities, and assist musculoskeletal equine research activities, collaborating with faculty, researchers, staff, and students across UK farms.

Responsibilities include daily horse care, sample collection, equipment maintenance, biosecurity, and safe facility operations in a day shift environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1 year related experience required.
• Knowledge of equine care and veterinary support techniques.

Responsabilités

• Provide daily care and husbandry for research horses, including feeding and monitoring health.
• Perform animal handling, restraint, transport, and sample collection per protocols.
• Maintain inventories of feed and veterinary supplies and support biosecurity.
• Assist with facility, pasture, fence, and equipment maintenance.
• Support musculoskeletal research projects through preparation and data collection.
• Collaborate with university farm units to provide operational and research support.
• Promote safety, professional standards, and continual learning.

Connaissances

Equine care

Animal husbandry

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Animal welfare

MS Windows / Microsoft Office

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Research Farm Technician III to join the Department of Veterinary Science in Lexington, KY. You will care for ~300 horses, maintain farm facilities, and assist musculoskeletal equine research activities, collaborating with faculty, researchers, staff, and students across UK farms.

Responsibilities include daily horse care, sample collection, equipment maintenance, biosecurity, and safe facility operations in a day shift environment.