Alltech - Research Barn Manager, Nicholasville KY

Alltech•Nicholasville, KY

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About The Position

The Research Barn Manager oversees and works closely with the animal care technician team. The role supports the daily welfare of research animals and privately owned animals on the property, including sheep, llamas, alpacas, donkeys, and chickens. Duties include feeding protocols, preventative health care, and carrying out research protocols provided by researchers for the equine and ruminant herds. The manager communicates with Alltech researchers and other departments, maintains relationships with veterinarians, farriers, and feed suppliers, and coordinates related services and supplies. The role may also lead customer farm tours and requires keeping the barns show-ready. Overtime may be needed when animals require additional care or during customer events. Weekend and holiday coverage is part of the animal care schedule.

Requirements

Confidence working with large animals, including horses and cattle.
Experience working with equine, preferably young stock such as weanlings, yearlings, or sales horses, and/or breaking and training.
Ability to clean and bed stalls and use appropriate cleaning and sanitation methods.
Ability to maintain records and inventory stock intake and organize tools.
Knowledge of basic animal first aid and ability to identify animal distress cues and potential hazards to animals and caretakers.
Confidence administering I.V., I.M., and oral medications.
Understanding of common animal drugs and pharmaceuticals.
Knowledge of common bandages, including stall wraps, sweats, and hoof packs.
Self-motivated and adaptable, and willing to work outside designated roles and assist other areas when needed.
Ability to use initiative and common sense and follow directions.
Punctuality.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to pass a background check and drug test.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work weekends and holiday hours as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Ability to drive large farm vehicles or willingness to learn.
Ability to haul trailers with livestock and supplies or willingness to learn.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Farm or land management experience.
Comfort working with other species, including camelids, bison, poultry, and donkeys.

Responsibilities

Assist with the daily care and feeding of horses, cattle, sheep, and other farm animals.
Follow routine care directions and protocols to optimize animal health and ensure humane treatment.
Provide support for research efforts as needed, including execution of researcher-provided protocols for equine and ruminant herds.
Prepare reports related to animal care and research support.
Maintain effective written and oral communication with animal care staff, research managers, and farm personnel.
Schedule veterinary care, farrier services, deworming, and vaccinations.
Order feed and hay and arrange for delivery.
Arrange animal care staff schedules to cover weekly, weekend, and holiday hours.
Oversee and work closely with animal care technicians.
Maintain good relationships and coordinate communication with veterinarians, farriers, and feed suppliers.
Lead customer farm tours as needed and keep barns show-ready.
Provide daily welfare and preventative care for research animals and privately owned animals on the property.