Animal Technician II

Kansas State University • Other, KS

374d • $16 - $21

About The Position

This position is responsible for the management and care of up to 200 replacement heifers, 350 cows and their calves, and 200 stocker cattle both locally and at distant sites. The incumbent also provides leadership to a research program in cow/calf production.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• One year of experience in agricultural or animal sciences.

Nice To Haves

• BS degree in animal science
• Four years hands-on experience with cattle
• Artificial insemination techniques, pregnancy detection, estrus detection, animal health assessment, and computer literacy.
• Knowledge of sanitizing and disinfecting measures used in animal care facilities.
• Ability to ride horses and drive cattle and to handle research animals or diseased and injured animals.
• Knowledge of normal health patterns, animal behavior and abnormal manifestations of illness or injury.
• Ability to observe animal behavior, determine pertinent information and compile or report information following standardized procedures to clinical staff and/or supervisor.
• Knowledge of breeding animals, including gestation periods and weaning ages, as well as knowledge of animal nutrition and the quantities and kinds needed for different animals.
• Ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees, professional personnel and the public.
• Ability to train and supervise the work of students or other employees.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED