Animal Caretaker - Large Animal Hospital

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about animal care and ready to use your skills to support the well-being of large animals? As an Animal Caretaker I, you will be essential to the daily operations of the Texas A&M Large Animal Hospital. In this role, you will provide routine care, handle and restrain animals, and maintain the cleanliness of the facilities. Your role is crucial in supporting clinical teams and ensuring the health and safety of our animal patients. Join us in delivering exceptional care and service!

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• 1 year of experience in handling and care of large animals, including, but not limited to, horses, cattle, sheep and goats.
• 1 year of large animal handling and/or husbandry experience.
• Knowledge of the different kinds of patients feeds.
• Usage and knowledge of different types of disinfectants.
• Knows the PPE protocols for the different hospital wards.
• Bio security awareness.

Responsibilities

• Checks inventory of feed, cleaning supplies, buckets, and bowls.
• Cleans stalls and animal holding areas with unrestrained patients in them.
• Maintains barn, feed room, and shavings room cleanliness.
• Cleans and disinfects treatment rooms, windows, ceilings, and cabinets.
• Observes and reports concerns with patients in the wards.
• Assists in feeding and watering patients.
• Transports animals and supplies.
• Handles and restrains animals as needed.
• Assists veterinary technicians as needed.
• Operates a forklift and university vehicles.
• Empties manure cans and trash receptacles daily (scrubbing and disinfecting).
• Turns out TAMU owned animals to their paddocks.
• Communicates regularly with other services in the hospital and team members.
• Provides safe patient handling and husbandry.
• Reads and responds appropriately to animal behavior (aggressive, frightened).
• Maintains care and service of equipment.
• Helps DVM students and student workers understand the cleaning and disinfecting protocols of each hospital ward.
• Remains current with various TAMU and department specific procedures and completes training courses.
• Maintains appropriate rabies prophylaxis.
• Assists in other departments as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Free exercise programs and release time
• All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

What This Job Offers

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