Job Title

Animal Caretaker I - Small Animal Hospital (PT)

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Vet Med-Teaching Hospital

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

The Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of veterinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major veterinary educational, medical, and research center. Today, we are one of the largest schools of veterinary medicine in the United States, training nearly 600 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students each year. We support collaboration and teamwork that turns today's discoveries into proactive solutions for animals, humans, and the environment. Together, we strive to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs. To learn more, please visit our website https://vetmed.tamu.edu/

What we want

The Animal Caretaker I, under supervision, provides routine care for animals clients in the clinic setting and for related facilities.

What you need to know

Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Other Requirements or Other Factors:

Persons in this position are considered essential when the University declares an emergency, campus closure, class cancellations, etc., and are therefore required to report to work and remain on duty unless/until relieved by the direct supervisor. May require working alternate shifts, holidays, weekends, or on-call duty. Provides quality customer service to internal and external customers/clients.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

• Ability to comprehend instructions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• More than two years’ experience in animal handling or animal care.

• Basic computer skills.

• Basic knowledge of equipment used in a veterinary teaching hospital.

Responsibilities:

• Cleaning and Disinfection: Cleans and disinfects animal housing areas including, but not limited to, cages, runs, wards, corridors, infectious and isolation areas, floors, walls, windows, sinks, ceiling vents and cabinets. Maintains a sanitary well organized service area. Empties trash and transport to dumpster daily. Empties and transport laundry to the basement daily. Stocks the bath ward daily with towels. Maintains TRUDY examination areas. May bathe animals as needed. Provides care for research animals as needed .

• Stocking of service areas: Stocks animal food area, preparation area, and animal wards. Maintains stock in exam rooms.

• Outside Duties: Maintains animal grass area cleanliness. Sweeps and cleans out the loading dock. Ensures that the Casita is cleaned and stocked daily. Empties dog waste cans. Maintains biohazard bins in the Casita.

• Transportation: Transports deceased animals, back and forth from necropsy as directed. Transports pet food. Provides customer service by carrying food out to their vehicle as needed. Operates UTV as needed.

• Observation-Research Animals: Observes and reports conditions of Research Animals: behavior, problems or conditions that develop with animals while under our care, to appropriate medical staff or supervisor. Assists in other departments as needed. Performs other duties as assigned

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.