Student Animal Care Employee
About this role
This position will work between 8 to 10-hour days on Saturday and Sunday between 6:30am and 4:00pm and will be required to work holidays. More days will be added depending on holiday schedule.
Responsibilities
- Independently perform a variety of animal care husbandry duties like feeding, watering, and grooming
- Cleaning the nursery
- Assist with animal treatments according to prescribed instruction
- Update health/treatment records
- Maternal care of dams and neonatal care of puppies
- Transport animals to appointments
- May assist in canine whelping
- May participate in canine exercise and enrichment activities
Qualifications
- Enrolled student at Auburn University
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must be 18 years old
- Have a valid driver’s license
- Have a current tetanus shot
- Be able to lift 50+ pounds
- Previous canine kennel care preferred
- Previous canine breeding and whelping experience preferred
- *CANNOT WORK/VOLUNTEER WITH ANOTHER VET CLINIC/HUMANE SHELTER
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Previous canine kennel care preferred
- Previous canine breeding and whelping experience preferred
- Have a valid driver’s license
- Be able to lift 50+ pounds
Why Work at Auburn?
Why should YOU consider student employment at Auburn University?
- Gain valuable work experience! Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals.
- Build your network! Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors.
- Make a difference! Have the satisfaction of knowing YOU are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform.
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more.
Company at a glance
EAGLES is a comprehensive transition program (CTP) for students with intellectual disabilities. The program provides a postsecondary education opportunity for students with intellectual disabilities to engage in a two or four-year campus experience.
It is a non-degreed program focusing on (1) academic enrichment, (2) personal and social skills, (3) independence, (4) health and wellness, and (5) integrated work experiences. Students in the program receive an inclusive post-secondary education providing them with an enriching and rewarding Auburn experience as they prepare to transition to gainful employment, that aligns with the student’s strengths and interests and independent living. The EAGLES program operates to enable students to be contributing members of society both now and in the future.
Top Benefits
- Work experience
- Networking opportunities
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