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Job Title
Animal Caretaker IAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Vet Med Park-TamuProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station, TexasJob Type
Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)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 experiences. 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 College 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.
What we want
The Animal Caretaker I plays a vital role in ensuring the well‑being of animals by providing attentive daily care and maintaining clean, safe, and well‑organized facilities. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day while working hands‑on with animals in a supportive team environment.
What you need to know
Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.
Location: College Station, TX
Schedule: Full-Time
Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume/CV to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents to the application under CV/Resume.
Required Education and Experience
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to drive an ATV
General knowledge of large animal behavior.
One year of large animal experience in husbandry, handling, and restraint.
Responsibilities
Animal Care
Assists the vet staff with setting up spaces for procedures and helping to disinfect procedural spaces after the completed procedures.
Assists with daily animal care laundry.
Feeds and waters animals.
Cleans and disinfects animal housing facilities and feeding equipment at various locations including non-biohazardous facilities, ABS1 and ABSL2 Facilities.
Monitors feed and hay intake of animal.
Prepares pens for incoming animals.
Animal Handling
Assists with animal movements.
Assists with restraint of animals for routine vaccinations, deworming, and fecal exams.
Assists Investigators with restraining and handling of research animals as needed.
Equipment use and maintenance
Operates mechanical equipment (gators, tractor, lawn mower, weed eater, etc.) in order to maintain facilities and move animals.
Maintains equipment.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
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 prepopulate 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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