What are the responsibilities and job description for the Large Animal Attendant position at The University of Pennsylvania?
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Posted Job Title
Large Animal Attendant
Job Profile Title
Large Animal Attendant B
Job Description Summary
Join the team at New Bolton Center, where we provide exceptional emergency, clinical, field, and diagnostic care for nearly 6,500 inpatients and 19,500 ambulatory farm patients. Located on 700 acres in Chester County, the campus offers some of the finest veterinary services available.Under general supervision, perform a variety of duties involving the daily care and feeding of animals and the cleaning and general upkeep of patient facilities. Provide assistance to the nursing department, as well as veterinary students on campus and veterinary staff. The Large Animal Attendant has vital duties that help maintain the hospital, including helping with patient care, teaching and general hospital maintenance.
Job Description
Under general supervision, perform a variety of duties involving the daily care and feeding of animals and the cleaning and general upkeep of stall facilities. Reports to the Evening Supervisor.
Responsibilities include :
Perform general patient care, maintain general maintenance and cleanliness of patient areas
- Provide daily maintenance of stall facilities, including cleaning and disinfecting stalls, as well as water and feed buckets
- Help to maintain patient treatment areas and equipment; clean area and equipment after treatments are performed stall-side and in treatment areas
- Organize and maintain stock of paperwork in all barns, and ensure critical care areas are fully stocked with fluids and other frequently used materials
- Feeding, grooming, and walking. Ensure patients have clean water, feed, and hay, per treatment orders or nurse / clinician
- Other general housekeeping and groundskeeping tasks
Assist with the movement of large animal patients and patient supplies
Contribute to a professional, safe, and efficient hospital environment
Other duties as assigned
This position is eligible for a sign-on incentive of $1000. Please contact Carole Johnson, Director of Imaging and Clinical Service at carolej@vet.upenn.edu, Kim Daley, Director of Nursing at kimdaley@upenn.edu or Sally Tunstall at tysons@vet.upenn.edu for further details regarding the sign-on incentive.
Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Large animal handling experience is required. Ability to operate a variety of motorized equipment including forklift, tractor, and standard dump truck required. Ability to perform strenuous work and tolerate exposure to weather, chemicals, and allergens required. A valid driver's license is required.
Large Animal Attendant A- 0-2 yrs. experience
Large Animal Attendant B - 2-3 yrs. experience
Working Conditions; High noise environment; On-Call(beeper); High dust, dirt, grease environment; Exposure to moving machinery, Exposure to chemicals
Typically bending, crouching, stooping; Frequent lifting 25 lbs. or more
Job Location - City, State
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Department / School
School of Veterinary Medicine
Pay Range
15.34 - $19.00 Hourly Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Special Requirements
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
To learn more, please visit : https : / / www.hr.upenn.edu / PennHR / benefits-pay
Salary : $15 - $19
