Large Animal Caretaker - Overnight, Full-Time (4x10s)

Iowa State University - College of Design; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)

Job summary

Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine is hiring a Large Animal Caretaker to support our large animal facilities. The role involves feeding, grooming, monitoring health, and assisting with procedures for horses, cattle, swine, and small ruminants in a teaching and research environment.

The position offers overnight shifts (8pm–7am, 4 days) with on-call and rotating weekends, indoors and outdoors. Training is provided for new staff, with a focus on animal welfare and biosecurity.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Possession of a valid state or commercial driver's license, as required.
• Experience handling large animals/livestock.
• Experience working in a research, educational, or veterinary setting.
• Experience or familiarity with cleaning and disinfecting animal housing areas and maintaining sanitary environments.
• Experience maintaining records related to animal care, feeding schedules, health monitoring, or inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for large animals, including feeding, watering, grooming, and monitoring health.
• Assist with veterinary procedures and animal restraint during clinical treatments and educational demonstrations.
• Maintain animal facilities, ensuring enclosures and equipment are clean and sanitary.
• Transport animals and supplies within the facility and assist with facility upkeep and minor repairs.
• Monitor and report on animal health status to supervisors and veterinary staff.

Skills

Read/write/follow instructions

Job description

Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine is hiring a Large Animal Caretaker to support our large animal facilities. The role involves feeding, grooming, monitoring health, and assisting with procedures for horses, cattle, swine, and small ruminants in a teaching and research environment.

The position offers overnight shifts (8pm–7am, 4 days) with on-call and rotating weekends, indoors and outdoors. Training is provided for new staff, with a focus on animal welfare and biosecurity.