Evening Dairy Animal Care Technician II

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Madison, Arlington Dairy Research Center, is seeking an Animal Care Technician II to join the Emmons Blaine Dairy Cattle Research Center team. This on-site role supports milking, feeding, cleaning, animal handling, and health observations within a busy research herd at the Arlington facility, located about 20 miles north of Madison.

Responsibilities include milking, collecting composite milk samples, observing lactating cows, and following SOPs with increasing

Qualifications

• Full training provided during the first year on the job.
• Willingness to learn, work hard and contribute positively to the work team
• Effective Communication Skills
• Ability to interpret and follow written and oral instructions

Responsibilities

• 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
• Inspects and reports equipment problems to ensure optimal and safe operation
• Inventories, cleans, and maintains organization of animal holding spaces and supplies

Skills

Willingness to learn

Effective communication skills

Written and verbal instructions follow

Ability to interpret and follow SOPs

Education

High school diploma preferred

Tools

Farm equipment operation

Job description

The University of Wisconsin–Madison, Arlington Dairy Research Center, is seeking an Animal Care Technician II to join the Emmons Blaine Dairy Cattle Research Center team. This on-site role supports milking, feeding, cleaning, animal handling, and health observations within a busy research herd at the Arlington facility, located about 20 miles north of Madison.

Responsibilities include milking, collecting composite milk samples, observing lactating cows, and following SOPs with increasing