Tech,Ag-Vet Med Job Northern Kentucky USA,Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care

Location: Northern

Overview

The College of Veterinary Medicine seeks candidates for a Tech, Ag-Vet Med position to perform general construction and maintenance of farm equipment and facilities that support routine care for animals.

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Responsibilities

Performs general construction and maintenance of farm equipment, structures, and grounds, including, but not limited to, fences, stalls, barns, roads, ponds, farm buildings and lawn/field care specifically repair and construction of fences.

Perform routine tractor operations.

May handle pesticides, herbicides, and hazardous chemicals on a team or alone.

Provides routine animal care such as daily feeding, watering, cleaning/sanitation of stalls and barns, rotational grazing, monitoring health and safety of animals and transportation of animals to the proper location.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Level I:

High school diploma or equivalent

Level II:

High school diploma or equivalent
1 year of experience in farming practices

Level III:

High school diploma or equivalent
4 years of experience in farming practices

Level IV:

High school diploma or equivalent
6 years of experience in farming practices

Desired

Qualifications:

Able to repair and construct fences.

Tractor operation.

Experience in hay management and harvesting.

Experience in care and well-being of livestock.

Minimum license and certifications

Possession of a valid driver’s license upon hire. Ability to obtain a pesticide license may be required in specific positions.

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR

EXPERIENCE:

When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Contract Type

Continuing

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Posted Date

10/1/2026