Animal Caretaker

Animal Caretaker

Position Details:
Posting Number: G/R32995P;

Working Title:

Animal Caretaker;
Department:
Vet Med-VTH Large Animal Hosp.

Employment Type:

Employee.

Schedule:

Varied hours to support 24/7/365 operations. Salary: 12.75 per hour.

Start Date:

05/24/2026. Closing:
Open until filled.

• Remove manure and soiled shavings/bedding in patient stalls and kennels (75%).
• Clean and disinfect discharged patient stalls (15%).
• Assist DVMs, technicians and students when appropriate (10%).
• Clean and maintain large animal areas by sweeping, vacuuming and hosing clean.
• Prepare new patient stalls as directed by Lead Caretaker or Supervisor.
• Clean and maintain various hospital facilities for large and small animals.

Preferred experience working around large animals, manure, and medical equipment.

Comfortable handling, cleaning and working in close proximity with small and large animals.

• Lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
• Sit, stand, stoop, bend intermittently during the day on hard floor surfaces.
• Work for long periods with arms extended.
• Work with cleaning solutions and strong animal odors.
• Wear protective gear including mask, gloves, gown, hairnet, safety goggles, etc.

Position of Trust:
Yes. No operation, access or control of financial resources. No P-card requirement. Driving not required. No direct interaction with children. Security access to chemicals and medications:
Yes.

Employment offers contingent upon background investigation, including criminal background check, reference checks and credit check; admission may also involve pre-employment drug test for high-risk positions. For more details, consult UGA Background Check website.

Name:
Drew Clements;
Email:
Drew.clements2;
Phone: .

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations for accessibility of materials related to this search should contact Central HR (hrweb).

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