Position Title:Animal Caretaker
Job Group:Merit
Required Minimum Qualifications:- Ability to read, write, and follow instructions. – Possession of a valid state or commercial driver’s license, as required.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience working with large animals such as horses and cows.
Experience restraining large animals.
Experience working in a Veterinary setting or related setting.
Experience cleaning and sanitizing in a veterinary clinic or related area.
Job Description:
Are you passionate about animals and interested in working in a Veterinary Hospital working primarily with large animals?
Iowa State University is currently seeking Animal Caretakers for our Large Animal Hospital and are hiring for multiple shifts. By Applying to this posting you will be considered for all open positions.
Current Openings:
+ 1st Shift – 9:00AM – 8:00PM – 4 days/week rotating
+ 2 nd Shift – 2:00PM – 1:00AM – 4 days/week rotating
+ 3rd Shift – 8:00PM – 7:00AM – 4 days/week rotating
Under direct supervision, the animal caretaker performs the work necessary in handling, feeding, and caring for animals and animal facilities in compliance with federal, state, and/or university regulations.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
+ Clean and disinfect large animal patient stalls after patient discharge following ISU SOP and biosecurity protocols.
+ Regularly deep clean all areas of the large animal hospital.
+ Power wash permanent equipment (cattle chutes, tilt tables, stocks) in large animal hospital.
+ Clean and maintain outside facilities (paddocks, parking lots, hoop building, etc.).
+ Disinfect all areas of the hospital according to demand and schedule.
+ Help maintain cleaning records.
+ Set up treatment areas and surgery suites for procedures most commonly performed in each area.
+ Stock commonly used materials (bandage materials, needles, syringes, etc.) in each treatment room according to its use.
+ Stock bedding and hay in all patient housing areas of the large animal hospital.
+ Take items to sterilization and retrieve sterilized items. Put sterile packs and steri-peels away appropriately.
+ Pick up orders from the store room and restock appropriately.
+ Submit bloodwork and samples to clin path and VDL.
+ Regularly check for expired hospital items and dispose of properly.
+ Organize storage areas of the hospital and label as needed.
+ Use the forklift to stock pallets of bedding or pallets of fluids.
+ Use the gator and arena drag to prep the Performance Evaluation Facility for lameness exams.
+ Use the electric utility vehicle to move supplies, feed, and various items around the hospital.
+ Collect dirty laundry and dispense clean throughout the large animal hospital.
+ Assist with washing, drying, folding and putting away isolation laundry.
+ Assist with unloading hay
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
– Knowledge of standard operating procedures for laboratory animal care or livestock care, as applicable.
– Ability to learn and apply federal, state, and/or university regulations regarding animal care and use in research and teaching.
– Ability to understand, communicate, and execute oral and written instructions.
– Ability to keep accurate records.
– Ability to recognize changes in conditions of animals and animal room environment, malfunctioning equipment, and unsafe conditions.
– Ability to construct and maintain related equipment and facilities.
– Ability to lift and/or move 50-100 pounds.
– Ability to perform physical labor such as restraining animals, loading and unloading supplies and animals, and standing for prolonged periods of time.
– Ability to work around noise, dust, odors, fumes, and extremes in temperature.
Appointment Type:Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:7611a
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:- 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- Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
Original Posting Date: August 23, 2024
Posting Close Date:October 20, 2024
Job Requisition Number:R15383
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