Job Information
Texas Tech University Large Animal Caretaker in Amarillo, Texas
39443BR
Extended Job Title:
Large Animal Caretaker
Position Description:
Responsible for assisting with the daily care and wellbeing of animals housed at the large animal facility, including but not limited to feeding, daily health checks, animal movement, and general upkeep of the facilities. Work with local livestock suppliers in the exchange of teaching animals and acquire teaching specimens from local abattoirs.
Requisition ID:
39443BR
Travel Required:
None
Major/Essential Functions:
The Large Animal Husbandry Staff position for the School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) will be responsible for assisting with the daily care and wellbeing of animals housed at Mariposa Station (large animal facility), including but not limited to cleaning stalls, feeding, daily health checks, animal movement, and general upkeep of the facilities. They will work with local livestock suppliers in the exchange of teaching animals and acquire teaching specimens from local abattoirs. This position is considered an “essential employee” position. The successful candidate must be willing to work overtime, weekend, holidays and during inclement weather to provide care for the animals located at Mariposa Station.
Successful candidates will be expected to foster a values-based environment within the School and to develop collegial relationships with faculty, staff, and students at TTU and the TTUHSC and other institutions as appropriate. Adaptability, persistence, and resilience are important attributes for success in the evolving dynamics that are characteristic of a developing program.
Annual evaluation includes review of both performance and contribution to the School’s core values. The core values of the School are:
Community
Integrity
Kindheartedness
Grit
Inspiration
The Large Animal Husbandry Caretaker will perform the following duties:
Daily cleaning of stalls and putting out fresh bedding
Assist in daily feeding of livestock
Assist in setting up teaching labs that involve animals being moved around the facility
Assist with safe animal restraint and handling and veterinary treatments
Transport large animals using truck and trailer
General upkeep of facilities
Working outdoors during all weather conditions
Routinely lift 50 pounds or more independently
Standing most of the day and moving throughout the facilities
Work with the Mariposa Station Unit Manager to procure materials and supplies such as feed, shavings, hay, parts, etc.
Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of the facility
Assist with animal-based educational research
Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays when needed
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Communicate and work well with faculty, staff, and students
Be self-motivated and able to maintain efficiency while working independently
Ability to problem-solve independently
Ability to multitask
Must be organized
Ability to work outdoors during extreme weather conditions
Ability to stand/move majority of the day
Grant Funded?:
No
Minimum Hire Rate:
16.43
Pay Basis:
Hourly
Schedule Details:
Some overtime; Ability to work weekends and holidays if necessary.
Work Location:
Amarillo
Preferred Qualifications:
Veterinary supervised experience
Experience with Microsoft Office
Ability to work outside of regular business hours
Department:
Veterinary Medicine
Required Attachments:
Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Group:
Skilled Technicians
Shift:
Day
Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Experience with handling large animals and providing for their care. Experience with operating large machinery such as tractors, skid loaders, feeding equipment and associated implements. Experience driving a truck and gooseneck animal trailer. Promote and foster the Core Values of the School of Veterinary Medicine. Must have a valid Driver's license and be insurable to operate TTU vehicles.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?:
No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is located in Amarillo, Texas.
Safety Information:
Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
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.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
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.