Specialist, Food Animal
- Employer
- Auburn University
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jul 15, 2021
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Position Details
Requisition Number
S945P
Home Org Name
Clinical Sciences
Division Name
College of Veterinary Medicine
Position Title
Specialist, Food Animal
Job Class Code
IC17
Appointment Status
Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term
No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
Provides technical support to veterinarians diagnosing and treating food and fiber producing species including training on topics such as animal husbandry, nutrition, handling, restraint, and ethology within the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Essential Functions
Facilitates veterinary diagnostics and treatments in a safe manner by administering medications, routine vaccinations, and treatment according to prescribed instructions. Inspects facilities, equipment, and supplies daily as well as observes status of health of animals, environmental conditions, temperature, and sanitation. Assists clinicians with student examination, treatment, research, projects, surgery, restraint, sample collection in animals, and assists in emergency and critical care of patients. Safely handles and restrains food and fiber animals for treatment. Operates, maintains, repairs, and cleans hospital, laboratory and research equipment as well as maintains inventories for the laboratory and clinical area. Assist supervisor in training laboratory animal caretakers/students regarding care of animals, preventative medicine practices, collection of specimens, and handling of animal including food and fiber animals. Performs routine laboratory examinations including parasitology, bacteriology, hematology, and serology. Observes and records vital data, abnormal clinical signs, body weight, feed, water intake of animals, and collects and labels specimens. Schedules appointments for diagnostic procedures and advises referring veterinarians about the use of specialized equipment such as ultrasonography, anesthesia equipment, and other surgical supplies. Operates and maintains equipment such as loaders, skid steers, tractors, forklifts, etc. to facilitate the movement of heavy objects, animals or filler materials for stall repairs. Conducts library and internet searches, writes procedures and reports, and prepares charts and graphs as needed.
Education Level
High school diploma or equivalent
Field of Study
Years of Experience
2
Area of Experience
Experience in handling and managing food animals safely and working knowledge of cattle management.
Requirements for Additional Job Levels
Education Level
Field of Study
Years of Experience
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.
Area of Experience
Requirements for Additional Job Levels
Minimum Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of large animal handling, processes, methods, and procedures associate with a limited range of medical engineering or scientific problems.
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications
Valid Driver’s License
Desired Qualifications
Salary Grade
28
Salary Range
$22,300 - $37,200
Job Category
Agricultural/Veterinary Medicine
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
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Posting Date
07/15/2021
Closing Date
EEO Statement
A commitment to an inclusive and diverse campus environment is required. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/23949
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation
- Other
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please provide how you first became aware of this
opportunity. Your response helps us determine how we can more
effectively reach our candidates.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have 2 years of experience in handling and managing
food animals safely and working knowledge of cattle management OR a
degree to use in lieu of years of experience?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain
one prior to selection?
- Yes
- No
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