Animal Caretaker I - Large Animal Float

Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Ames, Iowa, USA
Onsite
Handling large animals
Cleaning animal facilities
Biosecurity protocols
Provide care for large animals, including feeding, watering, grooming, and monitoring health through daily observation

Job Summary

  • Provide care for large animals, including feeding, watering, grooming, and monitoring health through daily observation.
  • Maintain animal facilities, ensuring enclosures, equipment, and environments are clean and sanitary while following biosecurity protocols.
  • 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

Provide care for large animals, including feeding, watering, grooming, and monitoring health through daily observation.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • handling large animals
  • cleaning animal facilities
  • biosecurity protocols
  • monitoring animal health
  • physical labor
  • rotating shifts

Nice-to-have

  • experience in veterinary setting
  • familiarity with biosecurity
  • operating farm machinery

Key Requirements

  • Possession of a valid driver's license
  • Ability to read, write, and follow instructions
  • Ability to lift and/or move 50-100 pounds

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis

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