Livestock Care Specialist (Temp)

MSU - Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

MSU - Michigan State University is seeking a temporary Animal Care and Livestock Assistant to manage and care for an assigned herd of livestock. The role includes feeding, monitoring health, assisting with breeding and other husbandry activities, and ensuring safe handling and data collection.

The position also involves facility cleaning, record-keeping, and operation of farm equipment in a livestock research and teaching environment. Work hours are 6:30am-4pm and weekends.

Qualifications

• Course work in livestock care and disease recognition.
• Four-year degree in Animal Science, or Agricultural related field.
• Preference for 2+ combined years of study.

Responsibilities

• Feed, water, monitor, and care for assigned livestock herds.
• Observe animal health and report signs of illness or injury.
• Assist with breeding, farrowing/hatching, and other animal husbandry activities.
• Administer treatments and assist with euthanasia as directed.
• Weigh, measure, and prepare animals for research or instructional use.
• Clean and maintain barns, pens, sheds, and animal housing areas.
• Assist with manure management and disposal of deceased animals.
• Repair and maintain fences, gates, and related livestock facilities.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and orderly work environment.
• Mix and distribute feed and supplements.
• Haul feed, bedding, and other supplies.
• Operate tractors, trucks, and other agricultural equipment as assigned.
• Assist with maintenance and repair of farm equipment.
• Maintain feeding, breeding, health, and production records.
• Record animal weights, measurements, treatments, and related data.
• Assist with data collection for farm, research, and teaching activities.

Job description

MSU - Michigan State University is seeking a temporary Animal Care and Livestock Assistant to manage and care for an assigned herd of livestock. The role includes feeding, monitoring health, assisting with breeding and other husbandry activities, and ensuring safe handling and data collection.

The position also involves facility cleaning, record-keeping, and operation of farm equipment in a livestock research and teaching environment. Work hours are 6:30am-4pm and weekends.