Animal Caretaker Large Animal

Responsible for thoroughly cleaning, scrubbing, and sanitizing stalls between patients and/or periodically when patient is hospitalized for extended period of time. Operate pickup, forklift, and other equipment as necessary to transport patients and hay. Assist in handling patients as instructed. Assist in maintaining security and biosecurity in large animal barns/isolation areas. Responsible for general maintenance including repairs to stalls, equipment, fences, doors, etc. Assist with maintaining inventories of feed and supplies as directed.

This position is heavy in manual labor and requires to physical ability to lift and manipulate loads in excess of 80 pounds, including lifting and stacking hay and feed. Must be able to stand, walk, bend, crawl, stoop, and work overhead and below waist level for long periods of time. Primary work location is not climate controlled - required to work in extreme weather (hot, cold, wet) conditions at times.

Exposure to animals and animal waste, rabies, Salmonella, etc. while working within Large Animal Barns, surgery and treatment areas, and isolation stalls. Loud noises related to large animals and equipment routine. Primary work location is not climate controlled - required to work in extreme weather (hot, cold, wet) conditions at times.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach resume and three references

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

High School/GED

One year of related experience with animal caretaking and use of farm/ranch machinery and tools.

Must have valid Driver's License

Must be able to lift and manipulate loads in excess of 80 pounds to include lifting and stacking hay and feed. Must be able to clean stalls manually. Must be able to stand, walk, bend, crawl, stoop, work overhead and below waist level for long periods of time. Primary work location is not climate controlled - required to work in extreme weather (hot, cold, wet) conditions at times. Must be able to read and communicate verbally.

Forklift/Lift Truck Operator Safety Certificate must be acquired after employment begins.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prefer more than four years experience with animal care-taking and use of farm/ranch machinery and tools.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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