Animal Caretaker II – Large Animal

Job Title

Animal Caretaker II – Large Animal

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Vet Med-Teaching Hospital

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents

& lived experience.   Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

The Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of veterinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major veterinary educational, medical, and research center. Today, we are one of the largest schools of veterinary medicine in the United States, training nearly 600 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students each year. We support collaboration and teamwork that turns today’s discoveries into proactive solutions for animals, humans, and the environment. Together, we strive to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs.  To learn more, please visit our website https://vetmed.tamu.edu/  

What we want

The Animal Caretaker II lends support to the veterinary technicians in the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH). Typical duties will include cleaning and stocking of the VMTH, restraint of patients (multiple species) for procedures, cleaning and disinfection of cages, stalls and other equipment, and other duties as assigned. Under the supervision of Veterinary Technician I’s or higher, this position may perform patient care duties including hot and cold packing, feeding, physical exercise, and other duties as needed.

What you need to know

Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience:

• Two years of experience in animal care.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic computer skills. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Experience:

• More than two years of experience in animal handling or animal care.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Forklift certification within 60 days of employment.

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

• Class “C” vehicle operator’s license, or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities:

• Animal Care: Provides feed, water and care to animals in stalls and cage conditions. Lifts or moves heavy loads. Stocks bedding and feeding rooms. Assists, under the direct supervision of faculty or technicians, during the transportation and positioning of Large Animal patients for imaging procedures or while patient is recovering after anesthesia. Observes and monitors behavior, problems or conditions that develop with animals under care and report to appropriate medical staff or supervisor.

• Cleaning and Sanitation: Cleans and disinfects treatment rooms. Washes out automatic washers. Cleans floors, walls, bedding, sinks, Hospital corridors, windows, ceilings and cabinets. May require working above ground level. Washes and vacuums corridors after animals are dismissed. Empties manure cans and trash receptacles daily, which includes scrubbing and disinfecting.

• Equipment: Transports animals and supplies, operating a forklift, university vehicle, and other farm related equipment as directed. Maintains care and service of equipment.

• Training and certification: Obtains current/up to date safety classes and rabies prophylaxis: Radiation Safety, MRI safety training, Infection control, Aseptic technique, Rabies prophylaxis, Maintains certification where appropriate. Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.