Barn Assistant

Job Description

Overview

The College of Veterinary Medicine seeks candidates for a Barn Assistant position to perform general construction and maintenance of farm equipment and facilities that support routine care for animals. This position is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who enjoy working outdoors, being around farm animals, and all the tough jobs involved in farm work.

This is considered a weekend position: Wed – Sun from 5:00am – 2:00pm. Some flexibility may be necessary.

The formal AU title for this position is Tech, Ag-Vet Med

Why work as a Barn Assistant?

• You’ll get to work outside on the “Loveliest Village on the Plains”
• You’ll make an impact supporting the care of animals and the work the College of Veterinary Medicine performs!
• You’ll get to start your day early, and end your day early! (Shifts are 5:00am – 2:00pm)
• Built-in promotional opportunities based on performance (progressing through job levels I, II, III, and IV)!
• Tuition benefits for yourself and your dependents!
• Steady employment, state benefits, and a place you can build a career!

This position involves direct contact with animals susceptible to rabies. Employees in this role must complete a rabies pre-exposure vaccination series and maintain adequate rabies antibody titer (≥0.5 IU/mL) as recommended by CDC guidelines. Auburn University will cover the cost of the rabies vaccination series, periodic titer checks, and any necessary boosters.

Responsibilities

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Maintenance and repair of farm buildings and grounds.
• Welding and repair of farm equipment.
• Being feed person for all teaching herd animals which physically involves feeding 5-6 gallon buckets of feed to cows, horses, llamas, sheep, goats, etc. every day.
• Visually check all teaching herd animals for lameness, cuts, abrasions, runny noses, etc. and report any issues to Bovine or Equine Technicians.
• Help technicians round up and move animals when necessary.
• Make sure that employees are suited up properly for cleaning the Isolation Building and that the waste is properly bagged and stored in the Isolation waste area.
• Clean stalls and barns daily to a sanitary state that will meet inspection.

Qualifications

Level I: High school diploma or equivalent. No experience.

Level II: High school diploma or equivalent. 1 year of experience in farming practices.

Level III: High school diploma or equivalent. 4 years of experience in farming practices.

Level IV: High school diploma or equivalent. 6 years of experience in farming practices.

License and Certifications: Valid in state driver's license required upon hire.