Farmer 2 | Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Washington State University•Pullman, WA

8d•$3,403 - $4,517•Onsite

About The Position

As the Farmer 2, you will perform a variety of assignments in the care of large animal species and facilities within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. This is a full-time, permanent position in VTH Facilities Care at Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in Pullman, Washington. The position is overtime eligible and works 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; holiday and weekend shifts may occasionally be required.

Requirements

Two years of experience in farm work or maintaining livestock, or equivalent education/experience.
Must have, or be able to obtain by the time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
Must be available for morning, evening, and weekend shifts.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with and caring for equine, bovine, camelid, ovine, and caprine species.
Experience following biosecurity protocols.
Experience hauling large animals.
Experience using farm equipment, including trucks with manual and automatic transmissions, truck and trailer, manure compactor, skid steer front-end loader, tractor, gator, animal dump truck, and sweeper equipment.
Experience in general maintenance and repair using basic hand tools.
Experience using light power equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of assignments in the care of large animal species.
Perform assignments related to facilities within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.