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Farm Animal Attendant - University of Minnesota Crookston

University of Minnesota, Crookston, Minnesota, United States, 56716


About the job: Responsible for the daily care, operation, and maintenance of beef cattle, sheep, and goats, with occasional dairy cattle and swine duties.

Key tasks include animal feeding, health monitoring, record-keeping, and providing hands-on guidance to students. Duties involve breeding, treatment, and assisting with veterinarian procedures (castration, hoof trimming, etc.). Additional responsibilities include fence maintenance, pest control, facility sanitation, and equipment operation and repair.

The role requires coordinating animal care with academic needs, managing Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) animal records and protocols, and overseeing student workers within the Animal Science program.

What you'll need:High school graduation or equivalent and three years of related experience in animal care, including an understanding of cattle, sheep, and goat breeding and care; OR high school graduate with a combination of related academic coursework and applicable work experience totaling three years.Ability to occasionally lift up to 75 lbsAbility to work variable hours and days depending on animal needs and the needs of academic programsPossession of a valid drivers licenseAbility to read, write, and understand EnglishThe final job offer is contingent upon a complete background check.Preferred, but not required:Bachelors degree in animal science or a related fieldDemonstrated experience working with farm animalsDemonstrated experience with equipment operation (skid steer, tractor, truck/trailer)

Work environment: Onsite

Salary: 40 hours a week, $22.17 per hour

About us: With a strong tradition of technology-enhanced teaching and learning, the University of Minnesota Crookston (UMC) serves as the U's major outpost in Northwest Minnesota. UMC provides both experiential, career-oriented degree programs as well as high-quality online programs, while connecting its teaching, research, and outreach to rural economic development and service to the region and beyond.

What we provide:MN State Retirement System (MSRS) pension planThirteen paid vacation days per year (starting accrual rate), in addition to 13 paid sick days and 11 paid holidaysTuition reimbursement opportunities cover 75100% of eligible tuitionExcellent and affordable health care benefitsWellbeing Program (reduction in annual premiums)Yearly merit increase programProfessional development opportunities

Visit our website at https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/365115 (or click on the ''apply'' button) for the full job posting and to apply.

Questions? Email Eric at hauge955@umn.edu or call (612) 624-2619.

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