Farm Animal Attendant

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: High school graduation or equivalent and three years of related experience in animal care (specifically related to horses) or high school graduate with a combination of related academic coursework and applicable work experience totaling three years; ability to walk, or stand for majority of day; bend, climb, kneel; carry, lift push or pull 50 lbs. or more.  Ability to work variable hours and days; and ability to read, write, and understand English. Final job offer contingent upon complete background check and authorized to work in the United States.

About the Job

POSITION: Full-time, 12-month position at $18.60/hr. starting October 15, 2018, or as soon as possible thereafter.  Hours and days of work may vary as determined by the supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Operation, maintenance and record keeping functions related primarily to the care of horses; plans and assigns work, instructs in proper work methods and care of horses; reviews work by daily inspection of animal areas and task assignments; prepares and provides animal feed; keeps feeding records; observes and cares for animals during pregnancy, and foaling; keeps breeding, health, birth and disposal records; monitors/inspects daily health and condition of farm animals; assists veterinarian in treatment of injuries of ailments; provides treatment as prescribed by veterinarian or supervisor; monitors/controls pests and parasites; cleans and maintains sanitation of barns, pens, working facilities, water tanks and other animal facilities; oils, cleans, and makes minor repairs on equipment, tools and facilities; maintains clean and safe environment for working and learning; and supervises additional Farm Animal Attendants (FAA), student workers, and work-study within the Equine and Animal Science programs.

In addition to the previously noted responsibilities, the Farm Animal Attendant will be responsible for the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) records; and will be the keeper, distributer, submitter of Equine Science specific animal use and health records on the University of Minnesota Crookston campus. This FAA will also be responsible for Equine Science faculty, staff, student workers, and work-study IACUC mandated trainings are complete prior to handling the animals. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) will also be updated as needed and/or requested from IACUC, by this FAA.