AM Animal Care Technician II

Duties will be milking cows, calf feeding, and moving cattle to parlor. Other duties may include feeding, cleaning, handling, and general care of the dairy cattle in an efficient and accurate manner. This position uses the employee's experience and training to complete tasks and to care for livestock with limited supervision.

To be successful in this position you must also exhibit a positive working attitude, communicate well and develop a good working relationship with co-workers and supervisors and show initiative to see what needs to be done and to get it done. Previous farm experience is preferred, though we are willing to train a candidate desiring to learn.

• 5% Collects samples from animals and administers medications, injections, and treatments according to established protocols and procedures to be used for diagnostic tests and research
• 5% Inventories, cleans, and maintains organization of animal holding spaces and supplies
• 15% Prepares food and formulas and feeds animals according to established schedules and specifications
• 5% Inspects and reports equipment problems to ensure optimal and safe operation
• 5% Maintains organization of and updates records related to research procedures
• 65% Observes animal behavior, performs basic animal care, and reports concerns to the appropriate entities to contribute to the health and well-being of animals and promote research

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Preferred
H.S. Diploma

Preferred Qualifications:
- Cow knowledge and dairy experience in a research setting.
- Knowledge of acceptable animal husbandry procedures.
- Knowledge of animal health records maintenance and ability to perform animal health checks follow treatment protocols.
- Basic computer skills, including email.
- Experience working with baby calves up to 4 months of age.
- Experience operating skid steers and other utility vehicles

Typical hours are 3:30 AM - 2:00 PM, 4 ten hour days with alternating 3 day weekends off or working.

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $18.36 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
The anticipated salary range for this position is $18.36 - $22.00. However, final salary will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Additional benefits information can be found at: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/univstaff.pdf.

- Evaluation/Probationary Period required
- Work will vary between non-climate controlled animal housing and outdoors in all weather conditions. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- This is an early morning to early afternoon shift starting at 3:30 AM until 2:00 PM 4 ten-hour days with alternating 3-day weekends off or working.

Work Authorization:
- The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States by the start of the appointment.

Click on the "Apply Online" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents/Application Materials:

Resume (required) - Detail your educational and professional background

References (required) - List contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

It's important that your resume reflect your experience for this position related to the Qualifications section. Your resume will be used during our evaluation to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Justin Cave
justin.cave@wisc.edu
608-263-3715
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Animal Care Technician II(AN009)

A07-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/AG RES STA/DAIRY FORG RES

University Staff-Ongoing

310416-CP