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Part-time
Posted 32d ago
Apply by Jul 10
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Responsible for the daily care of non-equine farm animals, including milking the lactating herd and feeding various species. Tasks include maintaining hygiene standards in the milking parlor and monitoring animals for signs of illness or predation.
Requirements
Must be an enrolled student at Auburn University. No minimum prior knowledge, skills, or abilities are required for this position.
Full job description
Overview
The position in the JT Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital is responsible for assisting with the daily care of farm animal species, non-equine, including milking of the lactating herd, daily herd checks, and possibly feeding of all non-equine animals owned by the College of Veterinary Medicine.
This position requires availability for either an early morning shift (4:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.) or an afternoon shift (2:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.). Shifts are scheduled for 7 days a week. Team members support daily operations during their scheduled shift by assisting with essential tasks that keep the unit running smoothly and efficiently.
Responsibilities
There are two shifts associated with this position; they are divided into AM and PM shifts.
AM shift starts at 4:30 AM and ends around 8:30 AM.
Set up the milking system and ensure all equipment is properly cleaned from the prior shift.
Place feed for animals assigned to the milking string and follow all milking procedures.
Bring animals in from pastures according to SOPs to maintain hygiene standards and monitor for signs of systemic illness.
Clean the milking parlor and return animals to the correct pasture before leaving the facilities.
Feed replacement heifers (birth to weaning) and bull/steer calves raised in hutch pens.
Feed all non‑equine animals included in the Large Animal Teaching Herds when assigned.
Assist with the daily care of all non‑equine species in the teaching herds.
PM shift starts at 2:30 PM and ends around 6:30 PM.
Set up the milking system and ensure all equipment is properly cleaned from the prior shift.
Place feed for animals assigned to the milking string and follow established milking procedures.
Bring animals in from pastures while following SOPs to maintain hygiene and monitor animals for signs of illness.
Clean the milking parlor and return animals to the correct pasture before leaving.
During afternoon shifts, feed replacement heifers (birth to weaning) and any bull/steer calves in hutch pens.
Clean feed areas, the stanchion area, and the holding lot before ending the afternoon shift.
Perform inventory checks on all paddocks assigned to the Large Animal Teaching Herds (non‑equine) to ensure all animals are present and no signs of predation are observed.
Report abnormal findings to appropriate personnel.
Assist with securing small ruminants (sheep and goats) as needed to reduce predation risk.
Support daily care of all non‑equine species in the teaching herds.
Qualifications
Enrolled student at Auburn University
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
None
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