Grazing Animal Care Technician
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Job Location:
Blacksburg, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
27 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
The Grazing Animal Care Technician will provide independent high-quality research support for Robin Whites research program within the School of Animal Sciences at Virginia Tech. The position supports animal research activities involving grazing livestock including horses cattle and sheep and is expected to support the labs work in applied animal science research under the Alliance to Advance Climate Smart Agriculture Project. Early morning weekend evening and holiday work will be required occasionally.
Required Qualifications
Significant experience in grazing animal care and husbandry (cattle sheep and/or horses); Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage day-to-day responsibilities; Experience working with grazing livestock in a teaching or research environment including familiarity with animal use protocols and compliance standards; Ability to follow and execute management and feeding protocols accurately; Experience performing basic sample collection (e.g.; feed hair or fecal samples) and maintaining detailed records and strong commitment to safety animal welfare; Proficiency with safe handling of livestock and operation of farm equipment (trailers utility vehicles tractors etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Pay Band
3
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with Experience
Hours per week
20
Review Date
11/14/2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction Tech is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this vacancy.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt 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 aninclusive communitydedicated 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 eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors 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 numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Dr. Robin Whiteat during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Nursing Home Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Basic Math
- Computer Skills
- Caregiving
- Vital Signs Experience
- Medical Terminology
- Rota Management
- Mentoring
- Leadership Skill
About Company
About Johnson & Wales University: Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with campuses in Providence, Rhode Island, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
