Large Animal Husbandry Tech

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. Ensures a clean and safe environment for patients, clients, and hospital staff at all times. Assists with animal handling and restraint when necessary.

• Perform daily cleaning, disinfection and maintenance of the Large Animal Clinic, facilities and grounds.
• Receive and manage supplies of animal feeds, hay, straw, and wood shavings.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients, clients, and hospital staff.
• Assist with animal handling and restraint when necessary.

• 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).

• 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 /hour; commensurate with experience

Hours per week: 29-32

Review Date:
October 10, 2025

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College.

The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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