Animal Caretaker

Job Title

Animal Caretaker I

Texas A&M University

Vet Med Park-Tamu

Commensurate

College Station, Texas

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are:
Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

The Texas A&M College of Ve terinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of ve terinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major ve terinary educational, medical, and research center. Today, we are one of the largest schools of ve terinary medicine in the United States, training nearly 600 Doctor of Ve terinary Medicine students each year.

We support collaboration and teamwork that turns today's disco ve ries into proacti ve solutions for animals, humans, and the environment. Together, we stri ve to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs .

The Animal Caretaker I plays a vital role in ensuring the well‑being of animals by providing attentive daily care and maintaining clean, safe, and well‑organized facilities. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day while working hands‑on with animals in a supportive team environment.

Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.

Location: College Station, TX

Schedule: Full-Time

Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume/CV to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents to the application under CV/Resume.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to drive an ATV
• General knowledge of large animal behavior.
• One year of large animal experience in husbandry, handling, and restraint.

• Assists the vet staff with setting up spaces for procedures and helping to disinfect procedural spaces after completed procedures.
• Assists with daily animal care laundry.
• Feeds and waters animals.
• Cleans and disinfects animal housing facilities and feeding equipment at various locations including non-biohazardous facilities, ABS1 and ABSL2 Facilities.
• Monitors feed and hay intake of animal.
• Prepares pens for incoming animals.

• Assists with animal movements.
• Assists with restraint of animals for routine vaccinations, deworming, and fecal exams.
• Assists Investigators with restraining and handling of research animals as needed.

• Operates mechanical equipment (gators, tractor, lawn mower, weed eater, etc.) in order to maintain facilities and move animals.
• Maintains equipment.

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a Linked In profile to prepopulate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.