JOB REQUIREMENTS: Current Employees: If you are currently employed at
any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through
the internal application process. Job Category:University Staff
Employment Type:Regular Job Profile:Animal Care Technician II Job
Summary: Tucked in a bend of the Wisconsin River about 30 miles north of
Madison, the field facilities of the U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center
are a catalog of current dairy technology. The duties of the PM Animal
Care Technician II will be milking cows, calf feeding, and moving cattle
to parlor. Other duties may include feeding, cleaning, handling, and
general care of the dairy cattle in an efficient and accurate manner.
This position uses the employee\'s experience and training to complete
tasks and to care for livestock with limited supervision. To be
successful in this position you must also exhibit a positive working
attitude, communicate well and develop a good working relationship with
co-workers and supervisors and show initiative to see what needs to be
done and to get it done. Previous farm experience is preferred, though
we are willing to train a candidate desiring to learn. For more
information about the Dairy Forage Research Center, please visit
https://dairyforage.ars.wisc.edu/. Key Job Responsibilities: Observes
animal behavior, performs basic animal care, and reports concerns to the
appropriate entities to contribute to the health and well-being of
animals and promote research Collects samples from animals and
administers medications, injections, and treatments according to
established protocols and procedures to be used for diagnostic tests and
research Inspects and reports equipment problems to ensure optimal and
safe operation Inventories, cleans, and maintains organization of animal
holding spaces and supplies Maintains organization of and updates
records related to research procedures Prepares food and formulas and
feeds animals according to established schedules and specifications
Department: UW-Madison Dairy Forage Research Center Compensation: The
anticipated salary range for this position is \$20.00 - \$22.00.
However, final salary will depend on... For full info follow
application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal
Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but
not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a
protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and
UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and
encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an
accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about
how to make a request at the following website:
https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
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