Livestock Manager

Lubbock

41886BR

Animal and Food Sciences

Position Description

Provides and/or coordinates care, management, wellbeing, and documentation of care to livestock at the Texas Tech Equestrian Center (TTEC). Works closely with the Texas Tech University (TTU) Animal Care Services veterinarians and faculty, staff, and students at the TTEC, and at the direction of the Executive Director of the TTEC. Duties will include but not limited to ensuring the daily feeding and watering, and health checks, care, and follow-up of all animals on the property. Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safe regulations including TTU Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) requirements.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

About the Department and/or College

The Department of Animal and Food Sciences (https://www.depts.ttu.edu/afs/) at Texas Tech University exists to address the challenges of a growing and changing world. We tackle these challenges by empowering students, advancing discoveries, and disseminating knowledge. Our core values (integrity, community, accountability, grit, and excellence) define our culture and those we seek to hire. The department takes pride in its tradition of student success and experiential learning through curriculum taught by faculty who are dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and engagement. Innovative creativity to address regional issues with global implications, while engaging with external community members through citizenship, are also hallmarks of the program. The department is housed in a modern research and teaching facility and is supported by several off-campus units (Equestrian Center, Equine Therapeutic Riding Teaching and Research Center, Grantham Companion Animal Research Facility, and an Agricultural Field Laboratory with canine, sheep/goat, swine, beef cattle, Burnett Center, and feed mill units). There are approximately 30 faculty members in the department, many of whom are leading researchers in their respective fields. Areas of research excellence include meat science and muscle biology, food science and safety, animal nutrition, health and welfare, and companion animal science. The department continues to experience historic student enrollment and now consists of more than 1,450 undergraduate and graduate students.

The Texas Tech Equestrian Center (TTEC) is a 100-acre teaching, research, and outreach facility that is home of the IHSA Texas Tech Equestrian Team, Horse Judging Team, Ranch Horse Team, Rodeo Team and Therapeutic Riding Teaching and Research Center. The facility offers an indoor arena with seating for approximately 650 people and 10 additional arenas, including an indoor and outdoor arena dedicated for Equestrian Team use. The Center maintains a horse herd of approximately 40 horses primarily used for teaching. The TTEC is located approximately 15 minutes from main campus and contains over 400 stalls on site for events, students, and outside boarders.

Major/Essential Functions

• Be a team player in the TTU Equine Program.
• Set and enforce high standards of ethics and values, performance, and exemplary behavior for Equine Program staff.
• Responsible for helping develop and implement program protocols and procedures, and maintain program and TTEC-related records and reports regarding livestock management.
• Design, plan, schedule, implement, and/or coordinate livestock management procedures, guidelines, and protocols for Equine Program related courses, events, projects, and activities, and related Animal Care Services and IACUC guidelines.
• Assist the Equestrian Center Executive Director with the day-to-day strategic planning, operation, and management of all livestock at the TTEC to ensure program goals and objectives are met successfully while meeting the highest standard of care of livestock.
• Assist Equine Program faculty, staff, and students with animal management.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with all Equine Program faculty, staff, and students.
• Assist with coordination and management of livestock for events associated with the Equine Program to promote program success.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and minimum of two years of experience managing and handling livestock and providing for their care. Experience working in a large animal facility, animal research facility, or veterinary hospital. Experience driving a truck and animal trailer. Must have a valid Driver License.

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. in Animal Science or a closely related field.
• Veterinary Technician certification.
• Previous experience in managing and operating a large animal livestock program.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include the following documents in your application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter detailing interest and summary of qualifications
• Contact list of at least 3 references

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Optional Attachments

Professional License/Certification

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Minimum Hire Rate

4000

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Skilled Professionals

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.