Animal Caretaker I - Large Animal Float

Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Ames, Iowa, USA
Onsite
Handling large animals
Biosecurity protocols
Cleaning animal facilities
This position is key to ensuring our facilities remain clean, safe, and fully supportive of teaching, research, and clinical activities

Job Summary

  • This position is key to ensuring our facilities remain clean, safe, and fully supportive of teaching, research, and clinical activities.
  • You will work with a variety of large animals, including horses, cattle, swine, and small ruminants such as sheep and goats.
  • Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.

Matching Summary

This position is key to ensuring our facilities remain clean, safe, and fully supportive of teaching, research, and clinical activities.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • handling large animals
  • biosecurity protocols
  • cleaning animal facilities
  • monitoring animal health
  • assisting with veterinary procedures

Nice-to-have

  • working in a veterinary setting
  • familiarity with biosecurity
  • experience handling livestock
  • eager to learn

Key Requirements

  • Possession of a valid driver's license
  • Ability to lift and/or move 50-100 pounds
  • Ability to perform physical labor
  • Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Work Rights

Not specified

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