Large Animal Husbandry Tech
Commonwealth of VA Careers, Blacksburg, VA, United States
Job Description
Responsible for the daily cleaning, disinfection and maintenance of the Large Animal Clinic, its facilities and grounds. Assists in receiving supplies of animal feeds, hay, straw, and wood shavings. Insures a clean and safe environment for patients, clients, and hospital staff at all times. Assists with animal handling and restraint when necessary.
Required Qualifications
Experience in general large animal husbandry duties; experience cleaning and maintaining animal facilities; experience working with, handling and restraining various species of large animals; must be able to safely move and handle 50+ pounds; Must be able to tolerate Rabies prophylaxis (provided by employer).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience driving a forklift; experience driving a standard shift truck with a gooseneck trailer.
Pay Band
2; Wage
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Starting at 15.00/hour; commensurate with experience
Hours per week
29-32
Review Date
October 10, 2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
Accommodation Assistance
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Kira Cook at kirac@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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Responsible for the daily cleaning, disinfection and maintenance of the Large Animal Clinic, its facilities and grounds. Assists in receiving supplies of animal feeds, hay, straw, and wood shavings. Insures a clean and safe environment for patients, clients, and hospital staff at all times. Assists with animal handling and restraint when necessary.
Required Qualifications
Experience in general large animal husbandry duties; experience cleaning and maintaining animal facilities; experience working with, handling and restraining various species of large animals; must be able to safely move and handle 50+ pounds; Must be able to tolerate Rabies prophylaxis (provided by employer).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience driving a forklift; experience driving a standard shift truck with a gooseneck trailer.
Pay Band
2; Wage
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Starting at 15.00/hour; commensurate with experience
Hours per week
29-32
Review Date
October 10, 2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
Accommodation Assistance
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Kira Cook at kirac@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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