Tech II/III/IV, Ag-Vet Med
Company:
Auburn University
Job Location:
Auburn University, 36849-5207
Category:
Veterinary Services
Type:
Full-Time
Salary Range: USD $31,200.00/Yr. - USD $48,250.00/Hr.
Locations: Auburn University, Alabama
Categories: Veterinary & Animal Care
Job Type: Non-Faculty
Position Type: Full-Time
Department: Clinical Sciences
Associated Division: College of Veterinary Medicine
Req ID: 8488
Overview
The College of Veterinary Science is hiring for a Tech, Ag-Vet Med levels II, III, and IV.
This position in the Department of Clinical Sciences is an important staff position that provides support and care for the equine teaching herd and equine service. The staff member in this position is a critical member of the equine team (faculty and staff) as they use horses to provide instruction to senior veterinary students (and sometimes College of Agriculture undergraduate students), and toward equine research efforts.
Responsibilities
Auburn University will cover the cost of the rabies vaccination series, periodic titer checks, and any necessary boosters.
Qualifications
Level II:
Valid in state driver's license required upon hire.
Substitutions Allowed for Experience
Degrees may be accepted in lieu of experience.
Desired Qualifications:
Locations: Auburn University, Alabama
Categories: Veterinary & Animal Care
Job Type: Non-Faculty
Position Type: Full-Time
Department: Clinical Sciences
Associated Division: College of Veterinary Medicine
Req ID: 8488
Overview
The College of Veterinary Science is hiring for a Tech, Ag-Vet Med levels II, III, and IV.
This position in the Department of Clinical Sciences is an important staff position that provides support and care for the equine teaching herd and equine service. The staff member in this position is a critical member of the equine team (faculty and staff) as they use horses to provide instruction to senior veterinary students (and sometimes College of Agriculture undergraduate students), and toward equine research efforts.
Responsibilities
- Performs general construction and maintenance of farm equipment, structures, and grounds to include, but not limited to, fences, stalls, barns, roads, ponds, farm buildings, and lawn/field care.
- Provides routine animal care such as daily feeding, watering, cleaning/sanitation of stalls and barns, rotational grazing, monitoring health and safety of animals, and transportation of animals to proper location.
- May handle pesticides, herbicides, and hazardous chemicals on a team or alone.
Auburn University will cover the cost of the rabies vaccination series, periodic titer checks, and any necessary boosters.
Qualifications
Level II:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1 year of experience in farming practices
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 4 years of experience in farming practices
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 6 years of experience in farming practices
Valid in state driver's license required upon hire.
Substitutions Allowed for Experience
Degrees may be accepted in lieu of experience.
Desired Qualifications:
- Equine experience is desired
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