Job Details

Large Animal Husbandry Caretaker

Position Number: 7275864
Location: Amarillo, TX
Position Type: Agriculture - Veterinary Medicine

Large Animal Husbandry Caretaker
Amarillo
45221BR
Veterinary Medicine

Position Description
Responsible for assisting with the daily care and wellbeing of animals housed at the large animal facility, including but not limited to feeding, daily health checks, animal movement, and general upkeep of the facilities. Work with local livestock suppliers in the exchange of teaching animals and acquire teaching specimens from local abattoirs.

About the University
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas - hard work, grit and authenticity - the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

About the Department and/or College
The Large Animal Husbandry Staff position for the School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) will be responsible for assisting with the daily care and wellbeing of animals housed at Mariposa Station (large animal facility), including but not limited to cleaning stalls, feeding, daily health checks, animal movement, and general upkeep of the facilities. They will work with local livestock suppliers in the exchange of teaching animals and acquire teaching specimens from local abattoirs. This position is considered an "essential employee" position. Overtime is required for this position including weekend, holidays and during inclement weather to provide care for the animals located at Mariposa Station.

Successful candidates will be expected to foster a values-based environment within the School and to develop collegial relationships with faculty, staff, and students at TTU and the TTUHSC and other institutions as appropriate. Adaptability, persistence, and resilience are important attributes for success in the evolving dynamics that are characteristic of a developing program.

Annual evaluation includes review of both performance and contribution to the School's core values. The core values of the School are:
Community
Integrity
Kindheartedness
Grit
Inspiration

Major/Essential Functions

Maintain daily feeding of livestock, daily cleaning of stalls and putting out fresh bedding.
Assisting in set-up, tear down, and execution of all large animal teaching labs. This includes safe animal restraint and handling, veterinary treatments.
Will also be expected to assist with the grounds maintenance and upkeep of facilities at Mariposa Station.
Confidently operate and maintain heavy equipment on a daily basis. Equipment may include but not limited to: skid steer, tractor, gooseneck trailers, and various other farm equipment.
Assisting with animal-based educational research.

Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Experience with handling large animals and providing for their care. Experience with operating large machinery such as tractors, skid loaders, feeding equipment and associated implements. Experience driving a truck and gooseneck animal trailer. Promote and foster the Core Values of the School of Veterinary Medicine.

This position requires eligibility to drive TTU vehicles, including a valid U.S. driver license and two years of driving experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Veterinary supervised experience
Experience with Microsoft Office

Pay Range
$16.39 - $21.30 - $26.25

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.