Job Title

Animal Caretaker I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Vet Med-Teaching Hospital

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

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 Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) includes the Small Animal Hospital http://vethospital.tamu.edu/small http://vethospital.tamu.edu/small-animal-hospital animal - hospital and the Large Animal Hospital http://vethospital.tamu.edu/large - animal - hospital , both of which are dedicated to the total well-being and care of a pet throughout its lifetime. We work with great people, great clinicians, and great educators with a passion for animals and educating others that allows us to provide total care for animal patients while helping to train the next generation of veterinarians.

What we want

The Animal Caretaker I, under supervision, provides routine care for animals and related facilities.

What you need to know

Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.

Special Instructions: A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (to include at least one previous supervisor) are strongly recommended. You may upload all three on the application under CV/Resume or upon answering the questionnaire you may attach the documents.

Schedule: Shift for this role is Saturday-Wednesday from 7:00am-3:30pm.

Other: May require working alternate shifts, holidays, weekends or “on-call” duty. Persons in this position are considered essential when the University declares an emergency, campus closure, class cancellations, etc., and are therefore required to report to work and remain on duty unless/until relieved by the direct supervisor.

Qualifications

Required Education

High School diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

1 year of experience in handling and care of large animals, including, but not limited to, horses, cattle, sheep and goats.
1 year of large animal handling and/or husbandry experience.
Knowledge of the different kinds of patient’s feeds.
Usage and knowledge of different types of disinfectants.
Knows the PPE protocols for the different hospital wards.
Bio security awareness.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Ability working at heights above ground level.
No inhibiting allergies to animals, hay, dust, or disinfectants.
Ability to move heavy loads.

Responsibilities

Patient Care

Checks inventory of feed, cleaning supplies, buckets, and bowls.
Cleans, beds , and disinfects stalls and animal housing areas with unrestrained patients in them.
Maintains barn, feed room, and shavings room cleanliness.
Assists in feeding and watering patients.
Cleans and disinfects treatment rooms, windows, ceilings, and cabinets.
Empties manure cans and trash receptacles daily (scrubbing and disinfecting).
Observes and reports concerns with patients in the wards.
Brushes, bathes and exercises animals as directed.
Handles and restrains animals as needed.
Assists veterinary technicians as needed.
Transports animals and supplies as requested .
Operates a forklift and university vehicles.
Turns out TAMU owned animals to their paddocks.

General/Universal Job Duties

Communicates regularly with other services in the hospital and team members.
Provides safe patient handling and husbandry.
Reads and responds appropriately to animal behavior (aggressive, frightened).
Places pharmacy orders for restocking needs.
Maintains care and service of equipment.

Teaching and Clinical Research

Helps DVM students and student workers understand the disinfecting protocols of each hospital ward.

Required Training, Compliance, And Administrative

Remains current with various TAMU and department specific procedures and completes training courses.
Maintains appropriate rabies prophylaxis.

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.

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

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 pre-populate 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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