About the Department and/or College
The Large Animal Husbandry Staff position for the School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) will be responsible for assisting with the daily care and wellbeing of animals housed at Mariposa Station (large animal facility), including but not limited to cleaning stalls, feeding, daily health checks, animal movement, and general upkeep of the facilities. They will work with local livestock suppliers in the exchange of teaching animals and acquire teaching specimens from local abattoirs. This position is considered an "essential employee" position. Overtime is required for this position including weekend, holidays and during inclement weather to provide care for the animals located at Mariposa Station.
Successful candidates will be expected to foster a values-based environment within the School and to develop collegial relationships with faculty, staff, and students at TTU and the TTUHSC and other institutions as appropriate. Adaptability, persistence, and resilience are important attributes for success in the evolving dynamics that are characteristic of a developing program.
Annual evaluation includes review of both performance and contribution to the School's core values. The core values of the School are:
- Community
- Integrity
- Kindheartedness
- Grit
- Inspiration
Major/Essential Functions
- Maintain daily feeding of livestock, daily cleaning of stalls and putting out fresh bedding.
- Assisting in set-up, tear down, and execution of all large animal teaching labs. This includes safe animal restraint and handling, veterinary treatments.
- Will also be expected to assist with the grounds maintenance and upkeep of facilities at Mariposa Station.
- Confidently operate and maintain heavy equipment on a daily basis. Equipment may include but not limited to: skid steer, tractor, gooseneck trailers, and various other farm equipment.
- Assisting with animal-based educational research.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Experience with handling large animals and providing for their care. Experience with operating large machinery such as tractors, skid loaders, feeding equipment and associated implements. Experience driving a truck and gooseneck animal trailer. Promote and foster the Core Values of the School of Veterinary Medicine.
This position requires eligibility to drive TTU vehicles, including a valid U.S. driver license and two years of driving experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Veterinary supervised experience
- Experience with Microsoft Office
