Large Animal Research Coordinator — Reproduction & Care

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rabies vaccination program covered

Job summary

Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Coordinator of Large Animal Research to assist veterinarians with advanced reproductive management in client-owned and approved funded research. Flexible scheduling may be required to meet herd and project needs.

Responsibilities include managing large animals for research and teaching, maintaining facilities and equipment, facilitating diagnostics and treatments, training staff and students, and ensuring compliance with IACUC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science or related field.
• 2 years of experience in handling and managing large animals safely and working knowledge of large animal reproduction.
• Valid in-state driver's license required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Manages large animals for research and teaching needs, coordinates animal use in compliance with IACUC guidelines.
• Operates, maintains, repairs, and cleans laboratory, research facilities and equipment; maintains inventories.
• Facilitates veterinary diagnostics and treatments by administering medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed.
• Assists with training laboratory animal caretakers and students regarding care of animals and preventative medicine.
• Inspects facilities, equipment, and supplies daily; observes health status, environmental conditions, and sanitation.
• Assists researchers with examination, treatment, research projects, surgery, restraint, sample collection, and emergency/critical care.
• Observes and records data, abnormal clinical signs, and collects and labels specimens.
• Operates and maintains equipment to move heavy objects or animals.
• Assists with overall management and reproductive goals of teaching herds including pasture management and rotational grazing.
• Assists with teaching laboratories, animal demonstrations, and tours for students.
• Maintains daily records of animals used for teaching, research, and outreach; assists with development and writing of regulatory protocols.

Skills

2 years experience handling large dogs

Large animal reproduction knowledge

Valid in-state driver’s license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science or related field

Job description

Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Coordinator of Large Animal Research to assist veterinarians with advanced reproductive management in client-owned and approved funded research. Flexible scheduling may be required to meet herd and project needs.

Responsibilities include managing large animals for research and teaching, maintaining facilities and equipment, facilitating diagnostics and treatments, training staff and students, and ensuring compliance with IACUC