Job Description

The Animal Technician works as part of a team caring for production animals (goats, sheep, rabbits) in a large production farm setting. Responsibilities include feeding and watering animals, cleaning animal cages, pens and yards, conducting animal health assessments and providing animal health treatments such routine medications and vaccinations, trimming hooves and other animal husbandry tasks. Position also includes antibody production tasks such as immunizing animals, drawing blood samples, maintaining supply inventories, and computerized documentation.

We offer a training program in animal care and production operations. As a production facility, we require above-average attention to detail and ability to read and understand written technical documents. We expect a high standard of animal care and diligent compliance with animal welfare regulations.

Full time with great benefits, weekends are required. Weekend work may consist of a regular weekend schedule or rotating weekends. Preference given to candidates working a schedule that includes weekends such as Wednesday through Sunday. Coverage for holidays is normally rotated among all team members.

Hourly rate may be higher for those candidates with relevant industry experience.``

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D insurances

6% 401(k) match

Accrued time off, plus 11 paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job Type: Full-time

Requirements

Qualifications

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Experience with large animals is helpful but not required.

· Ability to understand technical documents and work instructions

· Ability to work in a team as well as independently

· Ability to repetitively manipulate feeding scoops, cleaning brushes, hoof trimmers, syringes, etc.

· Ability to operate a tractor or skidsteer is a plus.

· Basic computer skills required for data entry and communications.

· Ability to frequently lift 50 lbs and restrain live animals up to 300 lbs.

· Exposure to all weather and temperature extremes.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Every weekend

Work Location: In person