Job Details

Large Animal Caretaker

Position Number: 6609704
Location: Amarillo, TX
Position Type: Agriculture - Veterinary Medicine

Large Animal Caretaker
Amarillo
42487BR
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.

Major/Essential Functions

Daily cleaning of stalls and putting out fresh bedding
Perform weekly maintenance checks on equipment such tractors, skid loaders and other equipment.
Assist in daily feeding of livestock
Assist in setting up teaching labs that involve animals being moved around the facility
Assist with safe animal restraint and handling and veterinary treatments
Transport large animals using truck and trailer
General upkeep of facilities
Working outdoors during all weather conditions
Routinely lift 50 pounds or more independently
Standing most of the day and moving throughout the facilities
Work with the Mariposa Station Unit Manager to procure materials and supplies such as feed, shavings, hay, parts, etc.
Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of the facility
Assist with animal-based educational research
Must possess a valid Texas driver's license and pass a required TTU background check for driver approval.
Ability to work overtime, weekends and during inclement weather to provide care for the animals.
Other duties as assigned

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. Have a valid Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

Veterinary supervised experience
Experience with Microsoft Office
Ability to work outside of regular business hours

Special Instructions to Applicant
This position is located in Amarillo, Texas.

Minimum Hire Rate

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.