Animal Caretaker I
About The Position
The College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University is seeking a Large Animal Caretaker to support the daily operations of our large animal facilities. This position is key to ensuring our facilities remain clean, safe, and fully supportive of teaching, research, and clinical activities. You will work with a variety of large animals, including horses, cattle, swine, and small ruminants such as sheep and goats. You will provide care for large animals, including feeding, watering, grooming, and monitoring health through daily observation. Assist with veterinary procedures and animal restraint during clinical treatments and educational demonstrations. Maintain animal facilities, ensuring enclosures, equipment, and environments are clean and sanitary while following biosecurity protocols. Transport animals and supplies within the facility and assist with facility upkeep and minor repairs. Monitor and report on animal health status, including any signs of illness, injury, or stress, to supervisors and veterinary staff.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
- Possession of a valid state or commercial driver's license, as required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with livestock handling and biosecurity practices is preferred, but not required.
- Experience handling large animals such as horses, cattle, or sheep.
- Experience working in a veterinary setting.
- Experience cleaning or familiarity with biosecurity.
- Experience handling or restraining large animals.
Responsibilities
- Provide care for large animals, including feeding, watering, grooming, and monitoring health through daily observation.
- Assist with veterinary procedures and animal restraint during clinical treatments and educational demonstrations.
- Maintain animal facilities, ensuring enclosures, equipment, and environments are clean and sanitary while following biosecurity protocols.
- Transport animals and supplies within the facility and assist with facility upkeep and minor repairs.
- Monitor and report on animal health status, including any signs of illness, injury, or stress, to supervisors and veterinary staff.
Benefits
- Medical and dental
- Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
- Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
