Animal Care Technician II

About the role

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• Job Category: University Staff
• Employment Type: Regular
• Job Profile: Animal Care Technician II

Job Summary

The Marshfield Agricultural Research Station is located near the state's geographic center, in an area of Wisconsin with the highest concentration of dairy farms. The station, established in 1912, is home to one of the nation's premier dairy heifer research facilities and operates 955 acres of land providing support for faculty, researchers, and students in the UW College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, and the USDA Institute for Environmentally Integrated Dairy Management.

Responsibilities for this Animal Care Technician II position include, but are not limited to, animal health observations, routine and clinical animal care treatments, animal handling, milking, feeding, cleaning, and research data collection. This person will need to work around cattle and maneuver them to obtain weights and restraint in a head lock, assist with animal healthcare, movement on pasture, and collect composite milk samples in an AAALAC accredited dairy heifer and lactating cow research operation. The position will uphold the cleanliness of the milking facility and cows to grade A standards

Key Job Responsibilities

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

Department: Marshfield Agricultural Research Station

Compensation

The anticipated hourly pay rate for this position is $21.00. However, final salary will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with dairy cow husbandry practices
• Knowledge and experience with dairy heifer husbandry practices
• Basic cattle husbandry equipment operational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience documenting animal care records
• Experience providing oversight and training for students, temporary/seasonal staff or related staff.

Education: H.S. Diploma Preferred

Additional Informatin

• Criminal Background Check may be required
• Evaluation/Probationary Period may be required
• Working conditions, lifting requirements, driving authorization
• Work Authorization:
• The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States by the start of the appointment. (This statement is always included unless the department/unit wants to sponsor the visa.)

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