Large Animal Care Specialist

1 week ago


Blacksburg, Virginia, United States Virginia Jobs Full time
Job Summary

This position involves caring for cows used in teaching activities within the ACE Unit at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. The job requires strict adherence to protocols that prevent the accidental introduction of disease. Duties include cleaning, feeding, watering, and general cow husbandry. This position also assists with implementing veterinary instruction, which includes setting up equipment prior to labs, determining supply needs, identifying and correcting equipment and facility dysfunctions, and reporting to a supervisor for repair. Additionally, the position involves maintaining and documenting quality control standards for sterilization equipment and other records, observing and reporting on the health of animals, and exercising judgment in monitoring animals or seeking veterinary consultation for animals maintained within ACE.

Responsibilities

Cleaning, feeding, and watering cows
General cow husbandry
Assisting with implementing veterinary instruction
Maintaining and documenting quality control standards for sterilization equipment and other records
Observing and reporting on the health of animals
Exercising judgment in monitoring animals or seeking veterinary consultation for animals maintained within ACE

Requirements

Previous experience handling, restraining, and providing basic veterinary care to large animals, especially cows, horses, pigs, and sheep
Previous experience in animal husbandry
Knowledge of health care procedures for animals
Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
Ability to independently prioritize and order assigned daily tasks
Demonstrated ability to work flexibly with team members to accomplish department goals
Demonstrated ability to recognize abnormal behavior and clinical signs in animals, generate a basic rule out list for common disorders, and determine when a veterinarian should be consulted

About Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech is a comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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