Animal Care Technician II

Universities of Wisconsin • Marshfield, VT

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About The Position

The Marshfield Agricultural Research Station, established in 1912, is located near Wisconsin’s geographic center and operates 955 acres supporting faculty, researchers, and students in the UW College of Agricultural and Life Sciences and the USDA Institute for Environmentally Integrated Dairy Management. It includes a dairy heifer and lactating cow research operation accredited by AAALAC.

The Animal Care Technician II supports animal health and research through animal observations, routine and clinical care, handling, milking, feeding, cleaning, and research data collection. Duties include working around and maneuvering cattle to obtain weights and restrain them in a headlock; assisting with animal healthcare and movement on pasture; collecting composite milk samples; and maintaining the cleanliness of the milking facility and cows to Grade A standards.

Requirements

• Knowledge and experience with dairy cow husbandry practices.
• Knowledge and experience with dairy heifer husbandry practices.
• Basic operational skills with cattle husbandry equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience documenting animal care records.
• Experience providing oversight and training for students, temporary or seasonal staff, or related staff.
• High school diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment and report problems to support safe, optimal operation.
• Inventory, clean, and organize animal holding spaces and supplies.
• Maintain and update records related to research procedures.
• Prepare food and formulas and feed animals according to schedules and specifications.
• Observe animal behavior, provide basic animal care, and report concerns to appropriate entities.
• Collect animal samples and administer medications, injections, and treatments according to established protocols and procedures for diagnostic testing and research.
• Perform animal health observations, routine and clinical care treatments, animal handling, milking, cleaning, and research data collection.
• Maneuver cattle to obtain weights and restrain them in a headlock; assist with animal healthcare and movement on pasture.
• Collect composite milk samples and maintain the milking facility and cows to Grade A cleanliness standards.

Benefits

• Generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off.
• Competitive insurance and savings accounts.
• Retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED