VT Dairy Complex Herdsman
VT Dairy Complex Herdsman
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Job Description
Chief Objective of Position: Supervises the care (feeding milking breeding observing and treating illness etc.) of 232 milking cows and 225 replacement heifers located in various barns and lots used in the teaching and research projects conducted by the Dairy Science Department and the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Daily supervises 6 - 9 employees (Agricultural Specialists and Student Workers) to complete the above. Works with faculty and graduate students to implement research and teaching protocols. Teaches trains and supervises students in the proper procedures for all of the above.
Required Qualifications
B.S. or M.S. degree in Dairy Science or related field or equivalent experience and training. The individual must be highly motivated committed to excellence professional and extremely well-organized with a strict attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing a commercial dairy; Specific experience managing dairy heifers
Pay Band
4
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with Experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
06/18/2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
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 36000 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 the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
