Stallion Care & Large Animal Attendant | Flexible Hours

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Flexible work hours

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania in Kennett Square, PA is seeking a Large Animal Attendant to provide daily care for Hofmann Center animals and client-owned horses. The role includes feeding, cleaning, medication administration, and safe handling of stallions during semen collection.

Responsibilities extend to supporting herd health programs, routine veterinary care, and educational laboratories, with a strong emphasis on safety, welfare, and precise record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Experience working with horses or large animals in a professional or educational setting.
• Ability to safely handle, restrain, and care for large animals including horses and stallions.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and varied hours as needed.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to meet institutional requirements for driving.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily feeding and care for Hofmann Center animals and client-owned animals, including cleaning stalls and administering medications as directed.
• Safely handle stallions for semen collection and assist with related procedures.
• Assist with herd health activities such as vaccinations, deworming, hoof trimming, and routine health-care tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and order of the reproduction center and surrounding grounds; perform general grounds maintenance.
• Participate in instructional activities, including laboratories and research projects.

Skills

Horse handling

Stallion handling

Animal care

Observation of health

Teamwork

Record-keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

University of Pennsylvania in Kennett Square, PA is seeking a Large Animal Attendant to provide daily care for Hofmann Center animals and client-owned horses. The role includes feeding, cleaning, medication administration, and safe handling of stallions during semen collection.

Responsibilities extend to supporting herd health programs, routine veterinary care, and educational laboratories, with a strong emphasis on safety, welfare, and precise record-keeping.